get off
verb
got off; got off or gotten off; getting off; gets off
1
: to avoid the most serious consequences of a dangerous situation or punishment
got off with a light sentence
3
: to leave work with permission or as scheduled
4
: to get high on a drug
5
: to experience orgasm
6
: to experience great pleasure
—often used with on
1
: to secure the release of or procure a modified penalty for
his lawyers got him off
2
a
: utter
get off a joke
b
: to write and send
3
: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering
4
: to cause to get off
Examples of get off in a Sentence
told him to get off for home before it got dark
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
Recent Examples on the Web
Not bad for a franchise with a little over a year to get off the ground.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Team Europe got off to a strong start on Friday’s Day 1 , taking three of the four matches– including a marquee doubles match between Alcaraz/Mensik and Fritz/Michelsen — over Team World.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The first day of fall will get off to a turbulent start in the Kansas City area, with strong to severe storms that could bring powerful winds and damaging hail, according to forecasters.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
That is when a game seemingly on cruise control got off course for King and the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Kinloch's effort to relaunch his campaign earlier this month got off to a rough start, with his campaign walking back allegations that Sheffield was responsible for 500 deaths over the last two years because of her votes on public safety matters.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
After receiving tons of criticism during the first two weeks, Young, the coaching staff and the rest of the crew got off to an excellent start in process blue in front of their home crowd.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Team Europe got off to a strong start on Friday’s Day 1 , taking three of the four matches– including a marquee doubles match between Alcaraz/Mensik and Fritz/Michelsen — over Team World.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The first day of fall will get off to a turbulent start in the Kansas City area, with strong to severe storms that could bring powerful winds and damaging hail, according to forecasters.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
That is when a game seemingly on cruise control got off course for King and the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Kinloch's effort to relaunch his campaign earlier this month got off to a rough start, with his campaign walking back allegations that Sheffield was responsible for 500 deaths over the last two years because of her votes on public safety matters.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
After receiving tons of criticism during the first two weeks, Young, the coaching staff and the rest of the crew got off to an excellent start in process blue in front of their home crowd.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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