get out of (something)

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phrase (1)

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: to avoid doing (something)

I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.

He tried to get out of doing his homework.

2

: to stop having (a habit)

I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.

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: to stop being in or involved in (something)

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

get (someone) out of (something)

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phrase (2)

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

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

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: 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.

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: 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.

get (something) out of (something or someone)

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phrase (3)

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: to take (something) from (something or someone)

The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand.

The police officer got a confession out of the suspect.

2

: to gain (something) from (something)

What do you hope to get out of this experience?