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
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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New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
His first season in New Jersey got off to a slower start and had some ups, downs and injury woes.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins were leading the Jets 10-3 at that point and were able to hold off a fourth-quarter comeback to get off the mark this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Padres want to get off to a strong start and will counter with Nick Pivetta.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson couldn’t get off blocks on multiple Jets runs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Got to get off the field on third down.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The Simpsons are getting off the couch and heading back to theaters in 2027.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
His first season in New Jersey got off to a slower start and had some ups, downs and injury woes.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins were leading the Jets 10-3 at that point and were able to hold off a fourth-quarter comeback to get off the mark this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Padres want to get off to a strong start and will counter with Nick Pivetta.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson couldn’t get off blocks on multiple Jets runs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Got to get off the field on third down.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The Simpsons are getting off the couch and heading back to theaters in 2027.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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