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
Recent Examples on the Web
Definitely had to club my hands more this season, not having the hockey thing and getting off to a little bit quicker start with that.
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Costa Rica got off to a great start, picking up maximum points in their match against Suriname.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Florida Panthers have figured out how to get off to good starts in the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Hop on the South Brooklyn Route of the NYC ferry and get off at Brooklyn Bridge Park for casual dining options and an unbelievable view of Manhattan’s skyline.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
But while the Red Sox ultimately got the last laugh, Judge offered yet another reminder of his greatness Friday, getting off the mat after three humbling at bats and leveling Crochet with a breathtaking knockout blow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Costa Rica got off to a great start, picking up maximum points in their match against Suriname.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Florida Panthers have figured out how to get off to good starts in the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Hop on the South Brooklyn Route of the NYC ferry and get off at Brooklyn Bridge Park for casual dining options and an unbelievable view of Manhattan’s skyline.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
But while the Red Sox ultimately got the last laugh, Judge offered yet another reminder of his greatness Friday, getting off the mat after three humbling at bats and leveling Crochet with a breathtaking knockout blow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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