Get off

/ɡɛt ˈɒf/

/ɡɛt ˈɔf/

Definition & Meaning of "get off"

to get off

[phrase form: get]

VERB

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Transitive

Example

The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.

He managed to get off the sinking boat just in time.

She got off the bus at the next stop.

1.1

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

Example

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

He got off his bike and leaned it against the wall.

They enjoyed the scenic views before getting off their motorcycles.

to finish work and depart from the workplace

Example

He was able to get off work early for a doctor's appointment.

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.

to send something using mail or email

Example

I need to get off this letter to my pen pal.

I'll get the package off to my sister for her graduation.

He got off the package to his friend for their birthday.

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

Example

Get your backpack off my desk.

Can you get the cat off the sofa?

She told him to get his muddy shoes off the clean carpet.

4.1

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.

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

Example

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

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.

to escape punishment for wrongdoing or avoid negative consequences

Example

They did n't expect to get off so lightly for breaking the school rules.

She managed to get off with just a warning for being late to the meeting.

He thought he could get off without a speeding ticket, but the police officer caught him.

to deliver something verbally, such as a speech or presentation

Example

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

She got off with an emotional tribute to her late friend during the eulogy.

The teacher got off to a quick explanation of the day's lesson.

to demand someone to cease touching someone or something

Example

Get your dirty hands off my new book.

He grabbed his friend 's shoulder and said, " Get off me, you're too heavy! "

He told his friend to get off his computer.

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.

She resolved to get off eating junk food to maintain a healthy diet.

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

to help someone depart from a place or start a journey

Example

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

She got her elderly neighbor off to the doctor's appointment.

He got his friend off to the airport and helped with the luggage.

to no longer discuss a certain subject

Example

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

They needed to get off the topic of work during their lunch break.

He managed to get the conversation off the uncomfortable family issues.

to enter a state of sleep

Example

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

He took a warm bath to help him get off more quickly.

Getting off to sleep early is essential for a productive day.

12.1

to cause someone to enter a state of sleep

Example

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

The tired parent finally managed to get the restless infant off.

The babysitter used gentle rocking to get the young child off.

to become intoxicated from using drugs or alcohol

Example

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

They tried a new strain of cannabis and got off pretty quickly.

She drank too much at the bar and got off on cocktails.

to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm

come

ejaculate

climax

orgasm

Example

He gets off of wearing lingerie and feeling feminine.

The couple explored new positions and techniques to help each other get off and feel satisfied.

She enjoys reading erotic stories and often gets off to them.

14.1

to engage in passionate kissing or other sexual activity

Example

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

The couple decided to get off in the privacy of their bedroom.

The party turned into an opportunity for some to get off.

14.2

to cause someone to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm

Example

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

She helped him get off by giving him a sensual massage.

He got her off by whispering dirty things in her ear.

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