to get off
get
gɛt
get
off
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Definition & Meaning of "get off"in English

to get off
01

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc. 

Transitive
to get off definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
off
Base verb
get
Present tense
get off
3rd person singular
gets off
Present participle
getting off
Past simple
got off
Past participle
gotten off
Examples
The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop. 
1.1

to dismount from a horse, bicycle, or similar mode of transportation 

Examples
She got off her horse and tied it to a tree. 
02

to finish work and depart from the workplace 

to get off definition and meaning
Examples
He was able to get off work early for a doctor's appointment. 
03

to send something using mail or email 

to get off definition and meaning
Examples
I need to get off this letter to my pen pal. 
04

to remove something or take it away from the surface on which it is resting 

Examples
Get your backpack off my desk. 
4.1

to dismount or descend from the surface of something 

Examples
Get off the fence; it's not safe to sit there. 
05

to escape an accident or unfortunate situation with little to no injuries 

Examples
He thought he'd get off unscathed from the bicycle accident, but he had a minor scrape. 
06

to escape punishment for wrongdoing or avoid negative consequences 

Examples
They didn't expect to get off so lightly for breaking the school rules. 
07

to deliver something verbally, such as a speech or presentation 

Examples
The speaker got off to an engaging start with a humorous anecdote. 
08

to demand someone to cease touching someone or something 

Examples
Get your dirty hands off my new book. 
09

to discontinue or stop an activity or behavior that is inappropriate, harmful, or unwanted 

Examples
He decided to get off smoking to improve his health. 
10

to depart from a place or start a journey 

Examples
They got off for the hiking expedition at the crack of dawn. 
10.1

to help someone depart from a place or start a journey 

Examples
He got the children off to school, ensuring they caught the bus on time. 
11

to no longer discuss a certain subject 

Examples
She tried to get the group off the argument about which movie to watch. 
12

to enter a state of sleep 

Examples
After a long day, she struggled to get off to sleep. 
12.1

to cause someone to enter a state of sleep 

Examples
She sang a lullaby to get her toddler off to sleep. 
13

to become intoxicated from using drugs or alcohol 

Examples
He took too many pills and got off during the party. 
14

to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm 

Examples
He gets off of wearing lingerie and feeling feminine. 
14.1

to engage in passionate kissing or other sexual activity 

Examples
They found a quiet spot in the park and started to get off. 
14.2

to cause someone to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm 

Examples
They discovered new ways to get each other off and satisfy their desires. 
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