got off; got off or gotten off; getting off; gets off
Definition of get 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
2a
: utter
get off a joke
b
: to write and send
3
: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering
4
: to cause to get off
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The first known use of get off was in 1601
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