got off

verb

Definition of got offnext
past tense of get off
1
as in departed
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 began
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 Synonyms for got off
  1. departed
  2. began
  3. exited
  4. commenced
  5. started
  6. went
  7. opened
  8. cut out
Verb
  • Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Rattle, who departed in 2018, described them as a company made up of leading actors.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of departed
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  • The search for Prague’s missing books began during World War II, when members of the city’s then Jewish community tried to track some of them down, Bušek said.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All three were once part of the band, which has just scored a new hit album this week in the country where their journey began.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of began
Verb
  • McConnell later Tuesday afternoon exited his office to cast a vote on the Senate floor.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Purdy exited for one play after getting hit high and low on a Bears (4-9) pass rush.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of exited
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  • The search for Dolly has commenced!
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Both teams started 4-0 this season for the first time since 1945, and Army was 9-0 until losing to CFP entry Notre Dame.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of started
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  • The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
Verb
  • Vertical integration, though, has opened new doors for us, especially with packaging.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Just opened in early December, The Cheesecake Factory is positioned at the east end of the property near the popular Coastal Flats and Seasons 52.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
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  • The 119th Congress, in turn, has its work cut out to bolster these with permanent legislative actions, ensuring they aren’t reversed again.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Is Jamie just not cut out for this kind of police work?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut out
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