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
My name is John Cherwa and I’m your tour director for the Games wondering when the United States will get off the schneid and win a medal.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games got off to a thrilling start with the official opening ceremony, featuring the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Charlize Theron, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Mariah Carey.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Caglianone got off to a rough start.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Now that the first launch period has been ruled out, here's a look at NASA's other two launch periods, which include all possible dates for Artemis 2 to get off the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
When the train stopped at Clark/Lake, MaGee got off and collapsed onto the platform.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Obviously, a lot of people are going to have a lot of things to say and get off their plates.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Scheffler got off to a great start, hitting it inside three feet for a birdie on the par-4 10th.
—John Marshall, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Abzal discovered them, told them to get off the boat and escorted them back to the gate, the proffer said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games got off to a thrilling start with the official opening ceremony, featuring the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Charlize Theron, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Mariah Carey.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Caglianone got off to a rough start.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Now that the first launch period has been ruled out, here's a look at NASA's other two launch periods, which include all possible dates for Artemis 2 to get off the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
When the train stopped at Clark/Lake, MaGee got off and collapsed onto the platform.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Obviously, a lot of people are going to have a lot of things to say and get off their plates.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Scheffler got off to a great start, hitting it inside three feet for a birdie on the par-4 10th.
—John Marshall, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Abzal discovered them, told them to get off the boat and escorted them back to the gate, the proffer said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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