get off
Third Person
gets off
Present Participle
getting off
Past Tense
got off
Past Participle
gotten off
1
to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.
transitive
- The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.
- He managed to get off the sinking boat just in time.
- She got off the bus at the next stop.
- The passengers will get off the train at the station.
- He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station.
Antonyms:
2
to finish work and depart from the workplace
- He was able to get off work early for a doctor's appointment.
- The employees can get off once their responsibilities for the day are fulfilled.
- She typically gets off at 5:00 PM, but today she left at 4:00 PM.
- She got off from her part-time job at the cafe at 5:00 PM.
- He asked his boss if he could get off early to attend a family event.
3
to send something using mail or email
- I need to get off this letter to my pen pal.
- I'll get the package off to my sister for her graduation.
- He got off the package to his friend for their birthday.
- She needs to get her manuscript off to the publishing company.
- I'll get off the application forms to the university today.
Synonyms:
4
to remove something or take it away from the surface on which it is resting
- Get your backpack off my desk.
- Can you get the cat off the sofa?
- She told him to get his muddy shoes off the clean carpet.
- He got the wet towels off the bathroom floor to hang them up.
5
to escape an accident or unfortunate situation with little to no injuries
- He thought he'd get off unscathed from the bicycle accident, but he had a minor scrape.
- They got off without any major injuries in the house fire, thanks to the quick response of the firefighters.
- The hikers got off with only minor cuts and scrapes after falling on the rocky trail.
- The passengers were relieved to get off the plane crash with only a few scratches.
6
to escape punishment for wrongdoing or avoid negative consequences
- They didn't expect to get off so lightly for breaking the school rules.
- She managed to get off with just a warning for being late to the meeting.
- He thought he could get off without a speeding ticket, but the police officer caught him.
- She hoped to get off without a fine for her parking violation.
- The company hoped to get off with a fine rather than a lawsuit.
7
to deliver something verbally, such as a speech or presentation
- The speaker got off to an engaging start with a humorous anecdote.
- She got off with an emotional tribute to her late friend during the eulogy.
- The teacher got off to a quick explanation of the day's lesson.
- The comedian got off with a series of jokes that had the audience laughing.
8
to demand someone to cease touching someone or something
- Get your dirty hands off my new book.
- He grabbed his friend's shoulder and said, "Get off me, you're too heavy!"
- He told his friend to get off his computer.
- The teacher had to get the students to get off their phones during class.
- I asked him to get his arm off the back of my chair.
9
to discontinue or stop an activity or behavior that is inappropriate, harmful, or unwanted
- He decided to get off smoking to improve his health.
- The therapist helped him get off self-destructive habits and build self-esteem.
- She resolved to get off eating junk food to maintain a healthy diet.
10
to depart from a place or start a journey
- They got off for the hiking expedition at the crack of dawn.
- She got off for her vacation early in the morning.
- After the meeting, he got off to the airport for his business trip.
- We got off straight after breakfast to make the most of the day.
11
to no longer discuss a certain subject
- She tried to get the group off the argument about which movie to watch.
- They needed to get off the topic of work during their lunch break.
- He managed to get the conversation off the uncomfortable family issues.
- I couldn't get him off philosophy once he had started; he was so passionate about it.
- Please, can we get off the topic of dating and talk about something else?
12
to enter a state of sleep
- After a long day, she struggled to get off to sleep.
- He took a warm bath to help him get off more quickly.
- Getting off to sleep early is essential for a productive day.
- Sometimes, it can be challenging to get off when you're anxious.
- They used soft music to help their baby get off to sleep.
13
to become intoxicated from using drugs or alcohol
- He took too many pills and got off during the party.
- They tried a new strain of cannabis and got off pretty quickly.
- She drank too much at the bar and got off on cocktails.
- Getting off on illegal substances can have serious health consequences.
- He warned his friends about the risks of getting off on unknown drugs.
14
to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm
- He gets off of wearing lingerie and feeling feminine.
- The couple explored new positions and techniques to help each other get off and feel satisfied.
- She enjoys reading erotic stories and often gets off to them.
- She loves being dominated in the bedroom and often gets off from the power exchange.
- She enjoys role-playing scenarios and gets off on the thrill of living out her fantasies.