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
Synonyms of 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
Halftime report The Kings got off to a strong start, outscoring the Celtics 8-0 to begin the game.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
If Cidara hadn’t been able to orchestrate a buyback from Big Pharma, sell off its first flagship drug, implement a major consolidation of its stock — and execute each of these deals in one 24-hour period— the universal flu shot may have never gotten off the ground.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In Phoenix, Ridings got off to a hot start in the opening round, getting to 6 under.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Off the field, though, his tenure with the Patriots got off to a rocky start when a video surfaced on social media in May showing Diggs passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat.
—Michael Casey, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Brown got off to a strong start Sunday with six points in the opening two minutes and 13 in the first quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The two teens got off their bikes and walked to the home.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Patriots get off to quick start Maye and the Patriots sliced through the Jets' porous defense on their opening drive, capping it with a 2-yard TD catch by Hooper.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
After getting off to a 15-4 start, the Lakers struggled with inconsistency.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
If Cidara hadn’t been able to orchestrate a buyback from Big Pharma, sell off its first flagship drug, implement a major consolidation of its stock — and execute each of these deals in one 24-hour period— the universal flu shot may have never gotten off the ground.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In Phoenix, Ridings got off to a hot start in the opening round, getting to 6 under.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Off the field, though, his tenure with the Patriots got off to a rocky start when a video surfaced on social media in May showing Diggs passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat.
—Michael Casey, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Brown got off to a strong start Sunday with six points in the opening two minutes and 13 in the first quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The two teens got off their bikes and walked to the home.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Patriots get off to quick start Maye and the Patriots sliced through the Jets' porous defense on their opening drive, capping it with a 2-yard TD catch by Hooper.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
After getting off to a 15-4 start, the Lakers struggled with inconsistency.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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