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
Green Bay has to hope the NFL shows its usual apathy and Jacobs gets off before ending up in Kansas City.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
This season, the Red Hawks used that momentum to get off to a 12-0 start and eventually finished the regular season with a 16-4 record.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
In the final moment of Half Man, Ruben gets off of Niall, and sits on a bale of hay.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays went to the World Series last year, then got off to a terrible start this year before beginning to turn things around lately.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But some patients can't get off blood pressure medications.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a poor start after re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto to return with essentially the same veteran core that disappointed in two straight playoff berths.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The world's largest rocket got off the ground May 22 from South Texas on its 12th ever test flight since April 2023.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
This season, the Red Hawks used that momentum to get off to a 12-0 start and eventually finished the regular season with a 16-4 record.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
In the final moment of Half Man, Ruben gets off of Niall, and sits on a bale of hay.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays went to the World Series last year, then got off to a terrible start this year before beginning to turn things around lately.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But some patients can't get off blood pressure medications.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a poor start after re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto to return with essentially the same veteran core that disappointed in two straight playoff berths.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The world's largest rocket got off the ground May 22 from South Texas on its 12th ever test flight since April 2023.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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