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to get off
[phrase form: get]
01
uitstappen, afstappen
to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.
Transitive
Example
The passengers will get off the train at the station.
She got off the bus at the next stop.
The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.
1.1
afstappen, uitstappen
to dismount from a horse, bicycle, or similar mode of transportation
Example
He got off his bike and leaned it against the wall.
She got off her horse and tied it to a tree.
Getting off the scooter, he noticed a beautiful trail.
02
afsluiten op het werk, van het werk gaan
to finish work and depart from the workplace
Example
She got off from her part-time job at the cafe at 5:00 PM.
The employees can get off once their responsibilities for the day are fulfilled.
She typically gets off at 5:00 PM, but today she left at 4:00 PM.
03
verzenden, opsturen
to send something using mail or email
Example
He got off the package to his friend for their birthday.
I 'll get off the application forms to the university today.
I need to get off this letter to my pen pal.
04
afhalen, verwijderen
to remove something or take it away from the surface on which it is resting
4.1
afstappen, afkomen
to dismount or descend from the surface of something
Example
They managed to get off the rooftop safely.
He needed to get off the ladder after fixing the roof.
She decided to get off the barstool and join her friends.
05
er vanaf komen, ontsnappen
to escape an accident or unfortunate situation with little to no injuries
Example
They got off without any major injuries in the house fire, thanks to the quick response of the firefighters.
The hikers got off with only minor cuts and scrapes after falling on the rocky trail.
The passengers were relieved to get off the plane crash with only a few scratches.
06
ermee wegkomen, straffeloos blijven
to escape punishment for wrongdoing or avoid negative consequences
Example
The company hoped to get off with a fine rather than a lawsuit.
She hoped to get off without a fine for her parking violation.
She managed to get off with just a warning for being late to the meeting.
07
overbrengen, uitspreken
to deliver something verbally, such as a speech or presentation
Example
The speaker got off to an engaging start with a humorous anecdote.
The teacher got off to a quick explanation of the day 's lesson.
She got off with an emotional tribute to her late friend during the eulogy.
08
haal je handen weg, afblijven
to demand someone to cease touching someone or something
Example
The teacher had to get the students to get off their phones during class.
He told his friend to get off his computer.
He grabbed his friend 's shoulder and said, " Get off me, you 're too heavy! "
09
stoppen, afzien van
to discontinue or stop an activity or behavior that is inappropriate, harmful, or unwanted
Example
He decided to get off smoking to improve his health.
The therapist helped him get off self-destructive habits and build self-esteem.
10
vertrekken, afstappen
to depart from a place or start a journey
Example
They got off for the hiking expedition at the crack of dawn.
She got off for her vacation early in the morning.
After the meeting, he got off to the airport for his business trip.
10.1
helpen vertrekken, wegbrengen
to help someone depart from a place or start a journey
11
van onderwerp veranderen, stoppen met praten
to no longer discuss a certain subject
Example
Please, can we get off the topic of dating and talk about something else?
They needed to get off the topic of work during their lunch break.
12
in slaap vallen, slapen gaan
to enter a state of sleep
Example
Getting off to sleep early is essential for a productive day.
After a long day, she struggled to get off to sleep.
Sometimes, it can be challenging to get off when you 're anxious.
12.1
slapen laten, in slaap brengen
to cause someone to enter a state of sleep
13
high worden, dronken worden
to become intoxicated from using drugs or alcohol
Example
They tried a new strain of cannabis and got off pretty quickly.
He took too many pills and got off during the party.
Example
He gets off of wearing lingerie and feeling feminine.
She enjoys reading erotic stories and often gets off to them.
She loves being dominated in the bedroom and often gets off from the power exchange.
14.1
passioneel kussen, seks hebben
to engage in passionate kissing or other sexual activity
Example
The couple decided to get off in the privacy of their bedroom.
Some people like to get off in public places, which can be inappropriate.
They enjoy getting off and being close with each other.
14.2
iemand tot een orgasme brengen, iemand opwinden
to cause someone to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm
Example
She helped him get off by giving him a sensual massage.
Voorbeeld
The passengers will get off the train at the station.
She got off the bus at the next stop.
The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.
He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station.
He managed to get off the sinking boat just in time.
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