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
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
What’s scarier: Since getting off to that 11-goal, 22-point start in his first 20 games, Boldy has 10 goals and 33 points in his last 47.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The comments by Shim and Patel, who were speaking to CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on a panel in Singapore, come as renewable energy projects often take many years to get off the ground.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The Clippers got off to a strong start and held a 30-20 lead by the end of the first quarter but Miami worked its way back into the game.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
The region will get off to a warm, sunny start in April, with balmy temperatures continuing throughout the month
San Luis Obispo County weather will follow a similar pattern — sunshine followed by showers and cool temperatures — in late March, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said in its forecast.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Building on its momentum, Caddy Time has initiated a pilot test with Invited, the largest owner and operator of private membership clubs in the U.S., while also getting off the ground with Concert Golf Partners and Heritage Golf Group to further expand its reach in the club space.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints week got off to a relatively quiet start, but the franchise quickly started making noise.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Alyssa Menges Poway Softball The junior center fielder got off to a fast start for the season, going 6-for-13 with three home runs and six RBIs as the Titans played in the Cougar Classic.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft is due to get off the ground again Monday evening from South Texas for the second time this year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The comments by Shim and Patel, who were speaking to CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on a panel in Singapore, come as renewable energy projects often take many years to get off the ground.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The Clippers got off to a strong start and held a 30-20 lead by the end of the first quarter but Miami worked its way back into the game.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
The region will get off to a warm, sunny start in April, with balmy temperatures continuing throughout the month
San Luis Obispo County weather will follow a similar pattern — sunshine followed by showers and cool temperatures — in late March, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said in its forecast.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Building on its momentum, Caddy Time has initiated a pilot test with Invited, the largest owner and operator of private membership clubs in the U.S., while also getting off the ground with Concert Golf Partners and Heritage Golf Group to further expand its reach in the club space.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints week got off to a relatively quiet start, but the franchise quickly started making noise.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Alyssa Menges Poway Softball The junior center fielder got off to a fast start for the season, going 6-for-13 with three home runs and six RBIs as the Titans played in the Cougar Classic.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft is due to get off the ground again Monday evening from South Texas for the second time this year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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