Get off
/ɡet ɔf/A2
Beginner
1. To leave a mode of transportation such as a bus, train, or aircraft.
- Please get off the bus at the next stop.
- She got off the train at the wrong station.
- They got off the plane and headed to baggage claim.
2. To finish work or leave a place of work at the end of the day.
- I usually get off work at 5 PM.
- He got off early today because he had a doctor's appointment.
- On Fridays, we can sometimes get off work a little early.
3. To successfully avoid punishment or to be acquitted from charges.
- He got off with just a warning this time.
- The jury found her not guilty, so she got off.
- Despite the evidence, he got off with no penalty.
4. To experience a feeling of excitement or pleasure.
- He really gets off on skiing fast down the slopes.
- Some people get off on adrenaline sports.
- She gets off on listening to live music concerts.
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