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
My own watch party got off to a discouraging start.
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Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Aliso Niguel, which went into the game on a 12-game winning streak, got off to a good start, taking a 5-0 lead.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Napoli got off to a great start as Rasmus Højlund’s looping header from 12 meters gave it the lead after less than two minutes.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Women’s History Month gets off to great start this year with a wide variety of plays, concerts and musicals starring women.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Revolution really didn’t gain traction until the 34th minute when Griffin Yow went into the box down the left wing and got off the team’s first shot on net, but Red Bulls keeper Ethan Horvath turned aside the attempt with ease.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The man got off the highway, pulled into a parking lot, and was met by first responders, police said.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Banchero got off to another slow start opening 1 for 6 from the floor but still did a little bit of everything with eight points, five rebounds and four assists in the first half.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The corporate overlords need to get off their fat … wallets.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Aliso Niguel, which went into the game on a 12-game winning streak, got off to a good start, taking a 5-0 lead.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Napoli got off to a great start as Rasmus Højlund’s looping header from 12 meters gave it the lead after less than two minutes.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Women’s History Month gets off to great start this year with a wide variety of plays, concerts and musicals starring women.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Revolution really didn’t gain traction until the 34th minute when Griffin Yow went into the box down the left wing and got off the team’s first shot on net, but Red Bulls keeper Ethan Horvath turned aside the attempt with ease.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The man got off the highway, pulled into a parking lot, and was met by first responders, police said.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Banchero got off to another slow start opening 1 for 6 from the floor but still did a little bit of everything with eight points, five rebounds and four assists in the first half.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The corporate overlords need to get off their fat … wallets.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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