get (someone) out of (something)

phrase

1

: to cause or help (someone) to leave or escape from (a place)

The firemen managed to get him out of the burning building alive.

2

: to help (someone) to avoid doing (something)

My sister said she could get me out of going to the party if I really didn't want to go

3

: to cause (someone) to stop having (a habit)

All the extra work I've been doing has gotten me out of the habit of exercising.

4

: to cause (someone or something) to stop being in or involved in (something)

The company has decided to get itself out of the computer business.

She got her money out of the stock market.

Examples of get (someone) out of (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cars could be seen lined up, heading north, with many still looking to get out of the city to mark Nowruz New Year's celebrations, which last 13 days, despite the conflict consuming the region. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026

But all Adebayo was thinking about afterward was a road now made even tougher to get out of the play-in bracket. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026

The Aggies get out of the inning with a Lessentine strike out. — Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026

There is no need to get out of the vehicle at the event, organizers said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026