get out of (something)

idiom

: to avoid doing (something)

I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.

He tried to get out of doing his homework.

: to stop having (a habit)

I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.

: to stop being in or involved in (something)

The company has decided to get out of the computer business.

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Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 All residents were able to get out of their homes on their own, Richmond Battalion Fire Chief Rico Rincon said. —

Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 In an email chain sent to IndieWire, Trost and the anonymous director expressed discomfort with The Debates and talked about finding a way to get out of the event. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024 From South Delaware Street, drivers can continue south under I-70 to get out of the zone. —

Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get out of (something)

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