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
Araiza has a booming leg and got off a 72-yarder in 2024.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Almost three months have passed since that move was made, and in that time, Pickens has not only gotten off on the right foot both on and off the field with the team, he’s formed a close friendship with the man looking for some help all along in Lamb.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The 23-year-old did get off to a strong start this year, recording a triple-double in Indiana’s season opener.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Miami got off to a quick start in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on two walks and an RBI single from Agustin Ramirez that sent Xavier Edwards home and put the Marlins up 1-0.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Spacecraft also sometimes get off the ground from the state.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Warren got off the mound slowly on the 69.5-mph knock, giving the Yankees no shot at recording an out at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Photograph: Qi Yang/Getty Images Here’s an evergreen take: There has never been a better time to get off social media.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 19 July 2025
DeChambeau got off to a good start at The Open, parring the first three holes.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Almost three months have passed since that move was made, and in that time, Pickens has not only gotten off on the right foot both on and off the field with the team, he’s formed a close friendship with the man looking for some help all along in Lamb.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The 23-year-old did get off to a strong start this year, recording a triple-double in Indiana’s season opener.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Miami got off to a quick start in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on two walks and an RBI single from Agustin Ramirez that sent Xavier Edwards home and put the Marlins up 1-0.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Spacecraft also sometimes get off the ground from the state.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Warren got off the mound slowly on the 69.5-mph knock, giving the Yankees no shot at recording an out at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Photograph: Qi Yang/Getty Images Here’s an evergreen take: There has never been a better time to get off social media.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 19 July 2025
DeChambeau got off to a good start at The Open, parring the first three holes.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Alexander Isak has made clear his desire to depart St James’ Park this summer with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower nor the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And with this email begins a journey through so much of what Nashville has to offer.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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These days, the model keeps a low profile and has completely moved away from the limelight.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Residents of several communities were ordered to move inland to higher ground.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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However, that was in a small sample size after starting just six games before Russell Wilson returned from a calf injury.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The pilot and three passengers were able to safely exit the plane.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Here, exiting through the gift shop—fittingly named Lucky Rabbit—is a way to keep the story going at home.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Yet analysts, employees and even the company have said Target faces issues that go well beyond the economy.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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