got off

verb

Definition of got offnext
past tense of get off
1
as in departed
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 began
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. departed
  2. began
  3. exited
  4. commenced
  5. started
  6. went
  7. opened
  8. cut out
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  • Multiple other execs in the C-suite departed in the time since, most recently president and chief operating officer Chris Ruble, who was terminated in December.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
  • One surprisingly active club has been the Athletics, who have departed Oakland and will play their home games in Sacramento in the near term.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of departed
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  • Following the demise of the dinosaurs, Earth’s temperature spiked and put the ocean in a state of turmoil, and the early anglerfish began to explore more of the deep sea.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of began
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  • On May 7, 1970, David exited his platoon's defense perimeter and repeatedly drew attention toward himself after an initial enemy assault that mortally wounded his platoon leader and several other service members, according to the Army.
    Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of exited
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  • The company has not commenced any operations and does not expect to generate operating revenues until after completing a business combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
  • An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of commenced
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  • The commission started infringement procedures against those countries.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of started
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  • Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those bleak years devastated the American rail industry, as revenue fell by 50 percent from 1928 to 1933, and a third of the country’s railroads went into bankruptcy.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
Verb
  • Roach opened as a huge underdog (+850).
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
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  • At the very least, Sheridan should cut out the distracting propaganda next season.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Not long after, the electricity in the restaurant cut out.
    Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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