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
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For the sixth time this month alone, a Falcon 9 rocket is due to get off the ground from Vandenberg to deploy a batch of commercial Starlink internet satellites into SpaceX's growing orbital constellation.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The workweek will get off to a chilly start in Kansas City, but warmer days are on the way before a storm system brings the chance of rain by mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
In a time of heated romances, a new gay rom-com is asking people to get off the ice rink and into the castle.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
Women’s volleyball has taken off in recent years, with top college programs spending more and multiple pro leagues raising millions to get off the ground.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Then, Feliciano urged his officers to get off the streets quickly.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
When the train stopped at Clark/Lake, McGee got off and collapsed on the platform.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Chicago has had some trouble getting off to a fast start throughout the 2025 NFL season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The idea began to percolate over the past two games as Denver struggled to get off the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The workweek will get off to a chilly start in Kansas City, but warmer days are on the way before a storm system brings the chance of rain by mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
In a time of heated romances, a new gay rom-com is asking people to get off the ice rink and into the castle.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
Women’s volleyball has taken off in recent years, with top college programs spending more and multiple pro leagues raising millions to get off the ground.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Then, Feliciano urged his officers to get off the streets quickly.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
When the train stopped at Clark/Lake, McGee got off and collapsed on the platform.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Chicago has had some trouble getting off to a fast start throughout the 2025 NFL season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The idea began to percolate over the past two games as Denver struggled to get off the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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