| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get off [ɡet ɒf] | to leave (a bus, train, plane) |
Other meanings
- to avoid punishment
- to stop touching something
- to leave work
- to experience pleasure (slang/sexual or from something enjoyable)
- to stop bothering someone (informal)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get off"
- We need to get off at the next station.
- He got off with just a warning.
- Please get off my back!
- I usually get off work around 5.
- He really gets off on classical music.
Features of Using "get off"
Common in both literal (transport) and idiomatic uses. Some meanings are informal or slang. Context is very important for understanding.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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