1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
Spain came into the 2026 tournament with a top-three FIFA ranking and dreams of bringing another trophy back to the Iberian Peninsula, but their quest for a world title got off to an inauspicious start.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The heir to a newspaper fortune, Logan meets Rory at Yale and gets off to a rocky start while working on the Yale Daily News together.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Riders can board the shuttle buses at the Garfield stops on the Red and Green lines, and get off at Midway Plaisance Park at the southwest corner of 60th and Woodlawn, just blocks from the Obama Presidential Center.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 16 June 2026
If the draft agreement is approved by the county commission in its current form, Miami-Dade would enter into a multimillion dollar deal that may not be able to get off the ground, and Miami’s public transit dreams would once again be on uncertain tracks.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Riders will get off in a southwest parking lot, closest to entrance 2 of the stadium.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
So sometimes that means get off your damn phone.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The Hurricanes got off to a fast start with a goal just 25 seconds into Game 1, only to lose 5-4 on a late goal from Tomas Hertl.
—Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three games.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The heir to a newspaper fortune, Logan meets Rory at Yale and gets off to a rocky start while working on the Yale Daily News together.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Riders can board the shuttle buses at the Garfield stops on the Red and Green lines, and get off at Midway Plaisance Park at the southwest corner of 60th and Woodlawn, just blocks from the Obama Presidential Center.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 16 June 2026
If the draft agreement is approved by the county commission in its current form, Miami-Dade would enter into a multimillion dollar deal that may not be able to get off the ground, and Miami’s public transit dreams would once again be on uncertain tracks.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Riders will get off in a southwest parking lot, closest to entrance 2 of the stadium.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
So sometimes that means get off your damn phone.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The Hurricanes got off to a fast start with a goal just 25 seconds into Game 1, only to lose 5-4 on a late goal from Tomas Hertl.
—Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three games.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After Witt departed, the Royals continued to pile on runs against the Cardinals’ pitching staff.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Work is continuing to try to stabilize the Pacifica Municipal Pier, which began cracking at its base on June 4 and is now in danger of breaking off and falling into the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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On-site Hawaiian cultural programming helps visitors connect with the islands' history and culture, and the complimentary Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Experience that begins with a traditional sunrise chant is not to be missed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The pair moved to the parking lot, where several others became involved.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The inning started with Esteury Ruiz being hit by a pitch and Sanoja laying down a bunt hit to put two runners on with no outs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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One of those pundits who is starting to rethink his stance on the Stars and Stripes is 12-time Swedish Player of the Year and FOX Soccer correspondent Zlatan Ibrahimović.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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After driving on the 5 Freeway for nearly an hour, the suspect exited the freeway onto Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This means that the tankers and cargo ships trapped in the Persian Gulf since March be able to exit, although shipping giants predict that the ships won’t actually pass through the Strait for some time.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Season 2 of The Audacity is set to commence production this month in Vancouver, BC, and will debut in 2027.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Alvarado said the bar made a last-minute decision to open early Thursday to screen the event.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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