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
Seguin went down in pain, could not skate and needed help to get off the ice and down the tunnel to the locker room.
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Indy’s defense again could not get off the field, yielding 71 plays, with the offense handling only 51 a week after getting 50 against KC.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Evans disembarked the cruise ship for an organized tour and got off the bus in Marigot, Saint Martin, but did not come back, according to authorities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
On trails less than 5 feet wide, the rider must get off and walk the bike within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
Dowdle, who got off to a bit of slow start, finished the first half with 28 rushing yards on seven carries and eight yards on one catch.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Sorsby got off to a strong start as well by completing his first 12 passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles got off to a strong start this season, sitting second in the Western Conference (14-4 entering Sunday) and third overall in the NBA standings, behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder (19-1) and Detroit Pistons (16-4).
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
These features encourage teens to get outside, be active, and get off their screens, while also giving them that valuable freedom to explore.
—Jessica Griscavage, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Indy’s defense again could not get off the field, yielding 71 plays, with the offense handling only 51 a week after getting 50 against KC.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Evans disembarked the cruise ship for an organized tour and got off the bus in Marigot, Saint Martin, but did not come back, according to authorities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
On trails less than 5 feet wide, the rider must get off and walk the bike within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
Dowdle, who got off to a bit of slow start, finished the first half with 28 rushing yards on seven carries and eight yards on one catch.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Sorsby got off to a strong start as well by completing his first 12 passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles got off to a strong start this season, sitting second in the Western Conference (14-4 entering Sunday) and third overall in the NBA standings, behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder (19-1) and Detroit Pistons (16-4).
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
These features encourage teens to get outside, be active, and get off their screens, while also giving them that valuable freedom to explore.
—Jessica Griscavage, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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