get off
verb
got off; got off or gotten off; getting off; gets off
1
: to avoid the most serious consequences of a dangerous situation or punishment
got off with a light sentence
3
: to leave work with permission or as scheduled
4
: to get high on a drug
5
: to experience orgasm
6
: to experience great pleasure
—often used with on
1
: to secure the release of or procure a modified penalty for
his lawyers got him off
2
a
: utter
get off a joke
b
: to write and send
3
: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering
4
: to cause to get off
Synonyms of get off
Examples of get off in a Sentence
told him to get off for home before it got dark
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
Recent Examples on the Web
His effort to offer enrichment and catch-up work during intercessions got off to a slow start but has become a recurring instructional program.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The robbers got off the bus, and were taken into police custody soon afterward, police said.
—Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival got off to a high octane start on Sunday evening with the world premiere of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the surprise appearance of Guillermo Del Toro in the audience.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 June 2026
The Blue Wave managed to get off 10 shots, with three on target.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Councilmembers ultimately decided to require that people get off and walk their e-bikes and e-scooters when in parks because that would be easier to monitor than speed limits.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
In the 64th minute, Christie gained possession at the top of the box and got off a shot that missed high.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026
Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium.
—Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Brobbey’s goals came in the first half, helping the Netherlands get off to a great start and roll to the big win after playing Japan to a 2-2 draw Sunday.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The robbers got off the bus, and were taken into police custody soon afterward, police said.
—Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival got off to a high octane start on Sunday evening with the world premiere of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the surprise appearance of Guillermo Del Toro in the audience.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 June 2026
The Blue Wave managed to get off 10 shots, with three on target.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Councilmembers ultimately decided to require that people get off and walk their e-bikes and e-scooters when in parks because that would be easier to monitor than speed limits.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
In the 64th minute, Christie gained possession at the top of the box and got off a shot that missed high.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026
Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium.
—Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Brobbey’s goals came in the first half, helping the Netherlands get off to a great start and roll to the big win after playing Japan to a 2-2 draw Sunday.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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