get out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid doing (something)
I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.
He tried to get out of doing his homework.
2
: to stop having (a habit)
I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.
3
: to stop being in or involved in (something)
The company has decided to get out of the computer business.
Examples of get out of (something) in a Sentence
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In addition to the 40-year prison sentence, federal prosecutors want eight years of supervised release when DePape does get out of prison.
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 May 2024
The holiday also provides a chance to get out of town for a wonderful stretch.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
The girls quickly changed their minds, and the 13-year-old was able to get out of the car.
—Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Prosecutors argue that footage from a security camera mounted on the house next door shows Macauley get out of the car and enter and exit Rosado’s house.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Hoosiers out for a paddle should plan ahead to make sure their voyage doesn’t cross over any low-head dams, or know when to get out of the water and portage around the dam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
In a video captured by OnScene.TV, the driver can be heard telling the passenger to get out of the bus as the woman reaches over a protective barrier.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Aides are the ones who work most closely with residents and help them — some of whom cannot move freely or control their bladder or bowels — get out of bed, go to the bathroom, bathe, eat and more.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Maybe Musk is just looking to get out of the charging game?
—Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 May 2024
Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 May 2024
The holiday also provides a chance to get out of town for a wonderful stretch.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
The girls quickly changed their minds, and the 13-year-old was able to get out of the car.
—Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Prosecutors argue that footage from a security camera mounted on the house next door shows Macauley get out of the car and enter and exit Rosado’s house.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Hoosiers out for a paddle should plan ahead to make sure their voyage doesn’t cross over any low-head dams, or know when to get out of the water and portage around the dam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
In a video captured by OnScene.TV, the driver can be heard telling the passenger to get out of the bus as the woman reaches over a protective barrier.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Aides are the ones who work most closely with residents and help them — some of whom cannot move freely or control their bladder or bowels — get out of bed, go to the bathroom, bathe, eat and more.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Maybe Musk is just looking to get out of the charging game?
—Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 May 2024
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“Get out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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