Get Off - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT get off /gɪt ɑf/ /gɛt ɒf/ IPA guide

Other forms: got off; getting off; gets off; gotten off

Definitions of get off

verb leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc. see moresee less antonyms: get on get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) types: detrain leave a train deplane get off an airplane type of: exit, get out, go out, leave move out of or depart from
verb get out of quickly synonyms: hop out see moresee less type of: exit, get out, go out, leave move out of or depart from
verb alight from (a horse) synonyms: dismount, get down, light, unhorse see moresee less type of: come down, descend, fall, go down move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
verb transfer synonyms: send, send off see moresee less type of: transfer move from one place to another
verb be relieved of one's duties temporarily
verb escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action synonyms: escape, get away, get by, get out see moresee less types: evade use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid type of: avoid stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
verb cause to be acquitted; get off the hook; in a legal case
verb enjoy in a sexual way see moresee less type of: enjoy, love get pleasure from
verb get high, stoned, or drugged
verb send via the postal service synonyms: mail see moresee less types: pouch send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels type of: send, send out to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place
verb deliver verbally “He got off the best line I've heard in a long time” see moresee less type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

Pronunciation US /gɪt ɑf/ UK /gɛt ɒf/ Cite this entry Style: MLA

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