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

Example Sentences

“Being a big corner, you gotta press, gotta set edges, you gotta get off blocks, you gotta tackle,” Hart said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some riders shared on social media that they were forced to get off their bikes and push their way through the crowd.

From BBC

They are staying away for a range of reasons, but it won't help the conference get off to a strong start.

From BBC

Neither is keen on it, and they get off on the wrong foot.

From Los Angeles Times

“I tried to get off that track because I didn’t handle it very well,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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