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
With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Perhaps fortunately, the Yankees also got off to a slow start, so the Red Sox are now nine games off New York's pace at the top of the division, compared to 12 1/2 games at the same point last season.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The glitchy livestream got off to an inauspicious start, with technical difficulties delaying the event for almost an hour.
—Spriha Srivastava,sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Evidence shows that when school meals are too healthy, a sizable portion of kids simply get off the lunch line.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
An introductory press conference will be held at the Bruins’ offices on Causeway Street on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Two decades ago, Sturm and B’s fans didn’t exactly get off on the right foot with each other, through no fault of the player.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Dobbins got off to a roaring start last fall, rushing for 266 yards and two touchdowns over the Chargers’ first two games of the season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Trevin Wallace Role: Starting inside linebacker Wallace got off to a bit of a slow start during his rookie year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
The struggling third baseman hasn’t gotten off to the best start this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Perhaps fortunately, the Yankees also got off to a slow start, so the Red Sox are now nine games off New York's pace at the top of the division, compared to 12 1/2 games at the same point last season.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The glitchy livestream got off to an inauspicious start, with technical difficulties delaying the event for almost an hour.
—Spriha Srivastava,sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Evidence shows that when school meals are too healthy, a sizable portion of kids simply get off the lunch line.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
An introductory press conference will be held at the Bruins’ offices on Causeway Street on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Two decades ago, Sturm and B’s fans didn’t exactly get off on the right foot with each other, through no fault of the player.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Dobbins got off to a roaring start last fall, rushing for 266 yards and two touchdowns over the Chargers’ first two games of the season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Trevin Wallace Role: Starting inside linebacker Wallace got off to a bit of a slow start during his rookie year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
The struggling third baseman hasn’t gotten off to the best start this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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This blunt attribution departs from the more generalized threat descriptions of previous administrations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The show has had a rotating list of people sitting alongside Hager since Hoda Kotb departed the morning series in January.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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But what began as an ordinary evening would soon become one of the region's most haunting cold cases.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, in the UFC 316 PPV card co-headliner, Julianna Pena begins her second stint as the women’s 135-pound champ against former PFL lightweight champion Kayla Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The couple had been planning to move back to Montreal before the October 2024 incident.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Last month, the department moved ahead with negotiated rulemaking, a lengthy process that would result in changes to federal regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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With more than two dozen licenses in a multitude of categories far beyond fashion, the top-tier creations serve as reminder of how Wang started her namesake company 36 years ago.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Pinch-hitter Howie Kendrick starts things off against Craig Stammen, and is followed by Trea Turner, Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon, who all go yard.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This demographic shift is creating a double whammy for employers: Not only are fewer people seeking new opportunities, but a significant portion of the experienced workforce will soon exit the market.—
Duane Tursi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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What Happens Next The talks will commence in London on Monday, according to Trump's Truth Social post.—
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Pitt actress Shabana Azeez, who played Dr. Javadi, recently posted a picture confirming that filming had commenced as planned in June, just a short while after The Pitt season 1 ended.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Christina Aguilera didn't let the haters get her down early in her career.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Though no finished footage was shown, Annecy audiences got a glimpse at concept art and some early renders by Studio 88.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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With his chapter now complete with the Browns, Chubb will go down as one of the best running backs in team history.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The three woman lived in the Moscow home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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