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
Dennis ultimately slowed down and Hoskins got off the hood of the car and went around to the side, opening the door while the car was still moving, according to ABC.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 May 2025
The Braves got off to an awful start — 0-7, then 5-13 — but had consecutive wins for the first time in the two games before Acuña’s X post.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Things didn’t exactly get off to the smoothest of starts.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The abysmal prank — which ran over several toe-curling episodes — became emblematic of a season that couldn’t get off the ground.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The whole evening felt like a celebration, even concluding with a DJ spinning tunes and encouraging guests to get off their seats and hit the dance floor.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Under him, youth get off for serious crimes and victims suffer worse after the criminal activity.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
After Denver got off to an early 17-12 lead, OKC made a push and ultimately led by a point after the first quarter and then by 10 at the half.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 May 2025
The Braves got off to an awful start — 0-7, then 5-13 — but had consecutive wins for the first time in the two games before Acuña’s X post.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Things didn’t exactly get off to the smoothest of starts.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The abysmal prank — which ran over several toe-curling episodes — became emblematic of a season that couldn’t get off the ground.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The whole evening felt like a celebration, even concluding with a DJ spinning tunes and encouraging guests to get off their seats and hit the dance floor.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Under him, youth get off for serious crimes and victims suffer worse after the criminal activity.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
After Denver got off to an early 17-12 lead, OKC made a push and ultimately led by a point after the first quarter and then by 10 at the half.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The ship departed from Tokyo on April 26 for a cruise through Japan and Alaska before arriving in Vancouver, according to CruiseMapper.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Others, including many consumer services and light industries, are now dominated by Russian businesses who were able to purchase the assets of departing Western firms on the cheap and move unopposed into their former market niches.—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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After an ear-splitting sound, the wind began to calm.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Jennifer Donahue, a spokesperson for Massachusetts state courts, confirmed day 15 of the trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Henry moved up two spots from 2023, while Mateo and Elijah moved down.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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This is where strategic thinking becomes impactful, as leaders start operating collectively with others to redefine what is possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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May 15 Initial location: Avenida Manana / Running Rabbit Road, Murrieta, Riverside County, Calif. Fire unit: Cal Fire Riverside Unit Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Baxter Fire Baxter Fire initially started today at 3:28 p.m. in Riverside County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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If there is a moment to be seized, it only can be seized by a mix superior to what exited amid embarrassment last month.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Kerry Dryburgh, Chief Human Resource Officer of bp, offered a powerful example of this during our CHRO panel, reflecting on the company’s decision to exit Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Indeed, the pricing-in may commence prior to the earnings disclosure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Law will star as Siegfried and Garfield will star as Roy, with production set to commence in the fall.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Proud to finally get AAA Insurance into victory lane.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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