getting off

verb

Definition of getting offnext
present participle of get off
1
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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2
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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  1. departing
  2. beginning
  3. exiting
  4. starting
  5. opening
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  • According to Deloitte, just 14% of companies are confident in their ability to fill the void left by departing talent, making most companies sitting ducks.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With Murphy and Joyner departing, both the backfield and the offensive line represented glaring holes that Riley probably would have to plug through the portal.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of departing
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  • The country’s senate in Prague today passed a number of amendments that will make top-line changes to the Audiovisual Act beginning in January.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Purpose will play a limited 19-week run at the Helen Hayes Theater with previews beginning February 25, followed by an official opening on March 17.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginning
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  • And Dollar General is currently in the middle of a distribution optimization, exiting four distribution centers (DCs) in the third quarter for a total of 15 within the past 12 months.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Among those exiting this year was Global tech company Simplilearn.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wusthof’s line of Chef Knives (starting at $100) are beefy and sturdy.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of starting
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  • Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Air out your home by opening the windows to let in fresh air.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opening
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