get off
get
gɛt
get
off
ɔf
awf
British pronunciation
/ɡɛt ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "get off"in English

to get off
[phrase form: get]
01

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Transitive
to get off definition and meaning
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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

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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
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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
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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

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Get your backpack off my desk.
4.1

to dismount or descend from the surface of something

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

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

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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

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

to deliver something verbally, such as a speech or presentation

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

to demand someone to cease touching someone or something

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Get your dirty hands off my new book.
09

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

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

to depart from a place or start a journey

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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

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

to no longer discuss a certain subject

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

to enter a state of sleep

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

to cause someone to enter a state of sleep

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

to become intoxicated from using drugs or alcohol

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

to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm

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He gets off of wearing lingerie and feeling feminine.
14.1

to engage in passionate kissing or other sexual activity

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

to cause someone to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm

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