Synonyms of get off

get off 1 of 2

verb (1)

1

as in to depart

to leave a place often for another

told him to get off for home before it got dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depart
• move
• exit
• get
• go
• pull out
• peel off
• take a walk
• push off
• go off
• walk out
• run along
• take off
• cut out
• escape
• bail out
• clear off
• clear out
• start
• step (along)
• push on
• evacuate
• dig out
• shove (off)
• part
• flee
• sally (forth)
• quit
• beat it
• pike (out or off)
• fly
• bail
• take a hike
• bug off
• bugger off
• take a powder
• buzz (off)
• pull up stakes
• bug out
• book
• set out
• pack (up or off)
• hit the road
• get out
• withdraw
• retire
• strike out
• pull stakes
• begone
• retreat
• run away
• emigrate
• skip
• scarper
• vamoose
• go out
• step out
• remove
• abandon
• desert
• light out
• abscond
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• scat
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• arrive
• show up
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• dwell
• settle
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• near
• tarry

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begin
• start
• commence
• fall (to)
• get going
• get to
• set about
• open
• strike (into)
• enter (into or upon)
• found
• launch
• embark (on or upon)
• lead off
• kick off
• create
• generate
• initiate
• take up
• adopt
• organize
• originate
• get around (to)
• take on
• get down (to)
• establish
• invent
• pioneer
• institute
• innovate
• set up
• get round (to)
• inaugurate
• spawn
• father
• embrace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• finish
• conclude
• stop
• terminate
• cease
• complete
• lay off
• quit
• close
• halt
• discontinue
• leave
• abandon
• knock off
• destroy
• desist
• abolish
• extinguish
• forsake
• phase out
• exterminate
• demolish

get off (on)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in

he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoy
• like
• love
• take to
• relish
• rejoice (in)
• get a kick out of
• get a charge out of
• delight (in)
• revel (in)
• have a soft spot for
• groove (on)
• go for
• savor
• savour
• fancy
• adore
• appreciate
• dig
• admire
• drink (in)
• eat (up)
• feast (on)
• dote (on)
• venerate
• cotton (to)
• revere
• indulge (in)
• be partial to
• treasure
• value
• prefer
• prize
• cherish
• worship
• wallow (in)
• devour
• luxuriate (in)
• idolize
• favor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• dislike
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• despise
• condemn
• scorn
• abominate

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of get off

Verb

Meetup, the global platform that enables over 60 million people to use the internet to get off the internet and meet up in the real world, had a 19 percent rise in registrations in 2023. —Rachel Botsman, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024

His platform shows travelers both of those routes, and those who choose the cheaper option then get off at the layover destination, which, in this scenario would be Orlando. —Brittany Anas, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

The 90-second preview finds the Man of Steel soaring into his final battle against Lex Luthor and Doomsday, one which got off to a somewhat rocky start earlier this week. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 Nov. 2024

The Orlando Magic forward took a few escape dribbles before backing Hardaway into the post and getting off a turnaround jumper over his right shoulder. —Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024