GETTING OFF Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

getting off

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Definition of getting off next

present participle of get off

as in departing

to leave a place often for another told him to get off for home before it got dark

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as in beginning

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 getting off The driver said the Ford, driven by Baummer, drove past and changed lanes in front of him before getting off I-695 at Hollins Ferry Road. —

Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants. —

Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 However, Boettcher is a bit on the smaller side compared to the other available prospects, which could hinder him in getting off block attempts. —

Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute. —

Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 Abreu has made a habit of getting off to hot starts, and considering how punchless the Red Sox lineup has been otherwise, his production has been badly needed. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts. —

Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 Iowa led 32-25 at halftime despite Stirtz not getting off to a strong start. —

ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles. —

Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026

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Iran’s Mahan Air operated the first resumed flight, departing Tehran early Tuesday and returning to Tehran later the same day, IRNA added.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Liam Hicks hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning for the Marlins while right-hander Pete Fairbanks (0-2) was charged with three runs in the ninth, while departing with an injury.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026