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
Earlier, Lucknow got off to a poor start when Kagiso Rabada (1-54) dismissed Mitchell Marsh for 11.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions got off to another excellent start and currently own the best record in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Aledo got off to a fast start with six runs in the first inning, and after a two-run second inning, ended the game early with seven runs in the third.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Denver Metro housing market got off to a slow start in 2026, but things picked up in March.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Elhedery’s plan got off to a great start, beating earning predictions and sending HSBC shares soaring.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The Masters got off to a rousing start in Thursday’s first round, with defending champion Rory McIlroy claiming a share of the lead with a 5-under 67.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Rory McIlroy, who last year became the sixth man to win all four major championships, got off to a spectacular start at the Masters on Thursday to claim a share of the lead with a five-under-par 67.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions got off to another excellent start and currently own the best record in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Aledo got off to a fast start with six runs in the first inning, and after a two-run second inning, ended the game early with seven runs in the third.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Denver Metro housing market got off to a slow start in 2026, but things picked up in March.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Elhedery’s plan got off to a great start, beating earning predictions and sending HSBC shares soaring.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The Masters got off to a rousing start in Thursday’s first round, with defending champion Rory McIlroy claiming a share of the lead with a 5-under 67.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Rory McIlroy, who last year became the sixth man to win all four major championships, got off to a spectacular start at the Masters on Thursday to claim a share of the lead with a five-under-par 67.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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