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
This delicious stuff is ridiculously hard to get off.
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Dwight Garner, Saveur, 19 Feb. 2025
Kuzmenko got off on the right foot in the Flyers’ 3-2 win over Pittsburgh with an assist on his first shift and a couple of nifty setups, while Pelletier hasn’t yet played due to the immigration process.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Teller has recently been busy promoting his new movie The Gorge after 2025 got off to a difficult start for him and Sperry, who were among the many to lose their Pacific Palisades home in the California wildfires in January.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The recovery response got off to a bad start when Bass appointed Steve Soboroff, a prominent civic leader, as her recovery czar only to face backlash about being paid $500,000 for a few months’ work.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus review: Season 3 gets off to a sleepy start
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—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
For those who can identify with standing in line just to stop the world and get off, this is the movie for you, a death-defying and dizzying wild ride.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The Long Island native got off on the right foot in 2024, recording a 2.60 ERA over his first 12 starts.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
The tournament’s one potential four-time state champion got off to a quick start.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Dwight Garner, Saveur, 19 Feb. 2025
Kuzmenko got off on the right foot in the Flyers’ 3-2 win over Pittsburgh with an assist on his first shift and a couple of nifty setups, while Pelletier hasn’t yet played due to the immigration process.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Teller has recently been busy promoting his new movie The Gorge after 2025 got off to a difficult start for him and Sperry, who were among the many to lose their Pacific Palisades home in the California wildfires in January.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The recovery response got off to a bad start when Bass appointed Steve Soboroff, a prominent civic leader, as her recovery czar only to face backlash about being paid $500,000 for a few months’ work.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus review: Season 3 gets off to a sleepy start
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
For those who can identify with standing in line just to stop the world and get off, this is the movie for you, a death-defying and dizzying wild ride.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The Long Island native got off on the right foot in 2024, recording a 2.60 ERA over his first 12 starts.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
The tournament’s one potential four-time state champion got off to a quick start.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Once the new crew members arrive, Wilmore and Williams, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will depart the station on a separate capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The ship departed Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and headed to Mobile, Alabama, as part of the process of becoming a reef and headed to its final destination at the bottom of the sea.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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European leaders began work on Sunday on their own framework for peace.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many view these teams as a potential pair if the Browns were to move Garrett after his trade request.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means moving between vertical levels of a map or jumping from one side of an area to the other can be done in one smooth fluid motion, creating a high-octane competitive environment.—
Echo Apsey,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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The landmark free concert, set to take place on May 3, will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo, starting at 9 p.m. BRT.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Start Preparing Now Companies that need to build their own agentic AI solution can start by choosing a platform.—
Rodrigo Madanes,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The westbound Loop 202 ramp to westbound I-10 will be open, but traffic must exit I-10 at Seventh Avenue.—
Lauren De Young,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article LOS ALTOS HILLS — As the final seconds ticked off the clock in No. 2 Pinewood’s Central Coast Section Open Division semifinal win over No. 3 Priory, the chants commenced.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The company posted an extensive FAQ on its website with details about the going-out-of-business sales, which are set to commence immediately.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Barlow earned a bachelor's degree in genetics from the University of California, Berkeley, before getting a master's from Cornell University, according to her website.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Full House prudently decided to wait until the legal threat to its gaming license had passed before getting its big project underway.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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This goes for the show's host, Kevin O'Connor, and its core cast of experts — Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada — and for members of production who are behind the scenes.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given the uncertainty surrounding his knee, the Sixers can't go into the 2025-26 season expecting Embiid to be his former self.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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