1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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2
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
The Chrome Hearts tour got off to a really strong start in Europe.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
This offensive performance paled in comparison to the Bills' early season efforts, which saw the team get off to a 4-0 start.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Among the new shows, Little Bear Ridge Road, which marks Scott Rudin’s return to Broadway producing, played its first eight previews last week and got off to somewhat of a slow start with capacity at 83 percent and a tally of $371,635 at the Booth Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
A lot of experts have weighed in on just how Victoria’s Secret got off track, but Super has had a chance — the responsibility, really — to diagnose that from the inside.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The upcoming mission, the second of 10 Tranche 1 satellite deployments from the company's Falcon 9 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency, will get off the ground from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
More classes would also allow more opportunities for students to take remedial or make-up classes without getting off-track.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
To be clear, our sources aren’t recommending that anyone get off of social media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Walker shed the blocks of Ekeler and Scott and forced Daniels to his right, where Martin was getting off the Wylie block.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
This offensive performance paled in comparison to the Bills' early season efforts, which saw the team get off to a 4-0 start.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Among the new shows, Little Bear Ridge Road, which marks Scott Rudin’s return to Broadway producing, played its first eight previews last week and got off to somewhat of a slow start with capacity at 83 percent and a tally of $371,635 at the Booth Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
A lot of experts have weighed in on just how Victoria’s Secret got off track, but Super has had a chance — the responsibility, really — to diagnose that from the inside.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The upcoming mission, the second of 10 Tranche 1 satellite deployments from the company's Falcon 9 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency, will get off the ground from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
More classes would also allow more opportunities for students to take remedial or make-up classes without getting off-track.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
To be clear, our sources aren’t recommending that anyone get off of social media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Walker shed the blocks of Ekeler and Scott and forced Daniels to his right, where Martin was getting off the Wylie block.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Eberechi Eze, so crucial at the end of last season with seven goals in six games, including the winner in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, departed for Arsenal in the summer, but that does not appear to have disrupted them.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Morrell, a former BP exec who was appointed by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, departed after a series of snags that ultimately doomed Chapek’s tenure as CEO.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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With that goal, Messi moved into first place in the Golden Boot race, one goal ahead of Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC, who is away on national team duty with Gabon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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All of our finds are under $100, with many pieces on sale, and prices start at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Zac and Dylan’s bond has grown stronger over the years, especially after Dylan moved in with Zac while starting his career in Los Angeles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Mean Girls star exited the series in 2006, leaving Poehler and the Late Night host with two additional years together before Poehler left in 2008.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Harrison exited in the second quarter after hitting his head on the turf after catching a 21-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Initial trial retrievals of fuel debris from Unit 2 have already commenced.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The disarmament phase was slated to begin in the second stage of the agreement, which was set to commence after all the hostages were returned.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Their speed means the drones can often get to a crime scene faster than an officer, the chief said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But getting there may have been the easy part.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Every time a product goes viral, trendsetters always start looking for the next iteration of it—from Sambas to now, Labubus.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rush threw for 72 yards with an interception, while Huntley went 10-of-15 for 68 yards, while also rushing for 39 yards.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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