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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2
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
The Kindle Scribe has always been about focusing on reading and writing without distractions, and this update simply enhances that experience without getting off track and adding fluff.
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New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
His first season in New Jersey got off to a slower start and had some ups, downs and injury woes.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins were leading the Jets 10-3 at that point and were able to hold off a fourth-quarter comeback to get off the mark this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Padres want to get off to a strong start and will counter with Nick Pivetta.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson couldn’t get off blocks on multiple Jets runs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Got to get off the field on third down.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Upon getting off an elevator, Crawford burst into tears as everyone ran to greet her.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
His first season in New Jersey got off to a slower start and had some ups, downs and injury woes.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins were leading the Jets 10-3 at that point and were able to hold off a fourth-quarter comeback to get off the mark this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Padres want to get off to a strong start and will counter with Nick Pivetta.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson couldn’t get off blocks on multiple Jets runs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Got to get off the field on third down.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Upon getting off an elevator, Crawford burst into tears as everyone ran to greet her.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who departed as the TV boss earlier in September.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Air traffic controllers who handle flights arriving and departing the airport were plagued early this year by multiple communications and radar outages, leading to thousands of cancellations.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The traffic itself generally keeps moving rather than fully stopping.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Univisión moved the Premios Juventud to Panama and the Latin Grammys to Las Vegas, after hosting the 2024 event here.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While homes are sitting on the market longer now, keeping supply higher than a year ago, more sellers are starting to delist their properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey exited the game with what appears to be a significant hamstring injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Private equity buyout accounted for 40% of technology exits in the $100 million-$500 million range in Europe, roughly twice the proportion in the US.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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But by noon, preparations would fully commence.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Edwards will direct and produce under his label The King Productions, with production to commence this fall at Rock River Studios in Northern Illinois.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Johnson's offense got things going in the second half.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The biggest stage in American entertainment is about to get some serious Latin flavor.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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So if this plan goes into effect, the question of who makes up the Palestinian technocratic administration might certainly be one of the main stumbling blocks.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lock up your ticket and go hide.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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