get (someone) out of (something)

idiom

1

: to cause or help (someone) to leave or escape from (a place)

The firemen managed to get him out of the burning building alive.

2

: to help (someone) to avoid doing (something)

My sister said she could get me out of going to the party if I really didn't want to go

3

: to cause (someone) to stop having (a habit)

All the extra work I've been doing has gotten me out of the habit of exercising.

4

: to cause (someone or something) to stop being in or involved in (something)

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

She got her money out of the stock market.

Examples of get (someone) out of (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On this occasion, get out of the house and call 911. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025

Watkins was more measured in the second half, avoiding the urge to leap and get out of position so that Jones couldn’t dribble past her. —Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

Instead of just watching the elderly gentleman try to manually reload the wood himself, strangers began to get out of their cars left and right to assist. —Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Some players will get out of the city while others might remain at home with friends and family. —Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025