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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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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Recent Examples of get off
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
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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.
—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
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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