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
While Hong Kong got off to a strong start this year for listings, war in the Middle East has cast doubts on the outlook for markets globally.
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Dave Sebastian, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the train only runs once per day, so travelers who get off to explore will need to stay the night and book another ticket to continue their travels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Memphis got off to a fast start building a 19-point lead against the Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Martinelli, who finished with 23 points, missed a three on the final possession, and the Wildcats couldn’t get off another shot.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When word-of-mouth is that lethal, there’s no amount of marketing magic or charming stories on late-night talk shows that can convince people to get off the couch.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Summer Creek forced 10 turnovers and allowed Flower Mound to get off just 14 shots from the field.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Bruins’ defense got off to an early start and turned it into offense.
—Ben Messinger, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Dave Sebastian, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the train only runs once per day, so travelers who get off to explore will need to stay the night and book another ticket to continue their travels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Memphis got off to a fast start building a 19-point lead against the Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Martinelli, who finished with 23 points, missed a three on the final possession, and the Wildcats couldn’t get off another shot.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When word-of-mouth is that lethal, there’s no amount of marketing magic or charming stories on late-night talk shows that can convince people to get off the couch.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Summer Creek forced 10 turnovers and allowed Flower Mound to get off just 14 shots from the field.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Bruins’ defense got off to an early start and turned it into offense.
—Ben Messinger, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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