get off

verb

1. intr, adverb to escape the consequences of an action

   he got off very lightly in the accident

2. adverb to be or cause to be acquitted

   a good lawyer got him off

3. adverb to depart or cause to depart

   to get the children off to school

4. intr to descend (from a bus, train, etc); dismount

   she got off at the terminus

5. to move or cause to move to a distance (from)

   get off the field

6. tr, adverb to remove; take off

   get your coat off

7. adverb to go or send to sleep
8. adverb to send (letters) or (of letters) to be sent
9. slang.
   intr, adverb to become high on or as on heroin or some other drug
10. get off with informal.
    to establish an amorous or sexual relationship with
11. tell someone where to get off informal.
    to rebuke or criticize someone harshly

Related Words

• alight
• blow
• disembark
• escape
• exit
• pull out
• quit