get off

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  Leave a vehicle, a place, or a situation.

  - "After the traffic jam, we finally got off the highway."
  - "When the bus reached my stop, I got off."
  - "He got off the phone just as I entered the room."

• Verb

  Remove an object or a person from a surface or a container.

  - "Please get the books off the shelf."
  - "Can you get the child off your lap?"
  - "He got the splinter off his finger."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

get in , get on

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Synonyms

alight , debus , deplane , detrain , disembark , leave , cop off , drop off , get down , desist , leave alone , let alone , refrain , stop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with get off
off , cough , rough , tough

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Variants

List of all variants of get off that leads to same result
get off , gets off , getting off , got off , gotten off , get off her ass , get off his ass , get off one's ass , get off their ass , get off her butt , get off his butt , get off one's butt , get off their butt , get off on , get off on (something) , get off on something , get off scot-free , get off someone's case , get off the ground , get off to a bad start , get off to a good start , get off to a good/bad start , get off with , get off with (someone) , get off with someone , tell someone where to get off

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Etymology

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The phrasal verb 'get off' originated in the late 16th century, meaning 'to leave a place' or 'to escape'. The meaning 'to remove an object' developed in the early 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'get off' is also used in the context of sexual activities.

2. In the United States, the phrase 'get off my lawn' has become a popular meme and catchphrase, often used to express annoyance or frustration.

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Related Concepts

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1. leave: Synonym for 'get off' when referring to leaving a place or a situation.

2. escape: Synonym for 'get off' when referring to leaving a dangerous or difficult situation.

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Culture

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Getting off is a common expression used in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, in literature, 'getting off' can refer to an escape from a dangerous situation or a relief from a difficult experience. In music, songs like 'Get Off' by Beyoncé and 'Get Off This' by Rage Against the Machine use the expression in a more metaphorical sense.

How to Memorize "get off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize getting off a bus, a plane, or any other vehicle. Imagine the feeling of relief and freedom as you step out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'get off' with the feeling of leaving a difficult situation or achieving a goal. For example, think of 'getting off' as 'achieving success' or 'escaping a problem'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'G' for 'get off a vehicle or situation', 'O' for 'remove an object', and 'F' for 'feeling of relief or freedom'.

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