View synonyms for get off

get off

verb

intr, adverb to escape the consequences of an action
he got off very lightly in the accident
adverb to be or cause to be acquitted
a good lawyer got him off
adverb to depart or cause to depart
to get the children off to school
intr to descend (from a bus, train, etc); dismount
she got off at the terminus
to move or cause to move to a distance (from)
get off the field
tr, adverb to remove; take off
get your coat off
adverb to go or send to sleep
adverb to send (letters) or (of letters) to be sent
slang.
intr, adverb to become high on or as on heroin or some other drug
get off with informal.
to establish an amorous or sexual relationship with
tell someone where to get off informal.
to rebuke or criticize someone harshly

Arriving there the Pilot turns the Aeroplane in order to face the wind and thus secure a quick "get-off."

In the get-off Chainlightning took the lead and gave a marvelous exhibition of speed.

I often heard patients ask attendants if they could go home, "Ask the Doctor," was the get-off.

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