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
Definitely had to club my hands more this season, not having the hockey thing and getting off to a little bit quicker start with that.
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Costa Rica got off to a great start, picking up maximum points in their match against Suriname.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Florida Panthers have figured out how to get off to good starts in the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Hop on the South Brooklyn Route of the NYC ferry and get off at Brooklyn Bridge Park for casual dining options and an unbelievable view of Manhattan’s skyline.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
But while the Red Sox ultimately got the last laugh, Judge offered yet another reminder of his greatness Friday, getting off the mat after three humbling at bats and leveling Crochet with a breathtaking knockout blow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Costa Rica got off to a great start, picking up maximum points in their match against Suriname.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Florida Panthers have figured out how to get off to good starts in the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Hop on the South Brooklyn Route of the NYC ferry and get off at Brooklyn Bridge Park for casual dining options and an unbelievable view of Manhattan’s skyline.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
But while the Red Sox ultimately got the last laugh, Judge offered yet another reminder of his greatness Friday, getting off the mat after three humbling at bats and leveling Crochet with a breathtaking knockout blow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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And even the great man had to battle at times for a dollar before departing to take Ferrari's moola.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Macron and Trump exchanged barbs earlier in the week after Trump departed the G7 summit early as the conflict between Iran and Israel mounted.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Sacramento’s search for a point guard began as soon as the Kings hired Scott Perry as their new general manager.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Wales have done well under Wilkinson to move away from a hardened reputation as being Fishlock’s team and become more of a sum of their parts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Protests by locals, who are frustrated with overtourism and Bezos’ links to President Donald Trump, forced Bezos to move a wedding party from a central Venetian nightlife area to a more isolated part of the city, Reuters reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Iran had been in negotiations with the US for about two months, but called them off after Israel started bombing its territory.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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As per Sarah Langs of MLB.com, his 11 hitless innings to start his career broke the MLB record for a starting pitcher.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The big exited Barclays Center that night in a walking boot and stayed in New York Friday to undergo further imaging and evaluation while the team traveled to Seattle to begin a four-game roadtrip.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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Rodriguez, 21, has not pitched since exiting a June 8 game with what was termed a biceps issue by the organization.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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In October 2022, the NFLPA commenced a System Arbitration alleging exactly that.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour, which commenced in 2022, launched a new North American leg in May with stadium dates through September.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Simple lifestyle and dietary changes are usually all that is needed to get back on track when things go awry.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The transponders onboard Relay 2 stopped responding to radio signals in June 1967, after which point the satellite went silent—until last June.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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