get off

verb

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got off; got off or gotten off; getting off; gets off

Definition of get off

intransitive verb

1 : to avoid the most serious consequences of a dangerous situation or punishment got off with a light sentence

2 : start, leave got off on the trip early

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

transitive verb

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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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

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