1
as in to depart
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 to begin
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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Recent Examples of get off
The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
When Rob got off the plane, he was met with a crowd a crowd of holding signs.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
And so the administration, clearly, has gotten off the anti-vaccine message into something more positive.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
Miles got off to a slow shooting start (1 for 6 in the first half) only making one of her first five buckets but came on shooting wise in the second half going 5 for 7 from the field.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
However, his weekend is not getting off to a great start after a massive crash in qualifying.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
After a few minutes the teen stopped and the officer instructed him to get off the bike.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Woollen gets off some crisp one-liners.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
When Rob got off the plane, he was met with a crowd a crowd of holding signs.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
And so the administration, clearly, has gotten off the anti-vaccine message into something more positive.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Miles got off to a slow shooting start (1 for 6 in the first half) only making one of her first five buckets but came on shooting wise in the second half going 5 for 7 from the field.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
However, his weekend is not getting off to a great start after a massive crash in qualifying.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
After a few minutes the teen stopped and the officer instructed him to get off the bike.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Woollen gets off some crisp one-liners.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
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The first baseman started the scoring in the first frame, lining an RBI single before adding a 418-foot solo homer in the third inning.
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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Early-stage discussions of regulation have also commenced in Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Peru, Norway, the United Kingdom and the remainder of the European Union.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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The mosque opened to the public on Saturday for a farewell ceremony.
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The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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