Synonyms of gets off

gets off

verb

present tense third-person singular of get off

1

as in exits

to leave a place often for another

told him to get off for home before it got dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exits
• departs
• moves
• gets
• goes
• pulls out
• goes off
• peels off
• takes off
• runs along
• parts
• walks out
• shoves (off)
• starts
• pushes off
• clears off
• escapes
• digs out
• steps (along)
• bugs off
• cuts out
• flees
• clears out
• pushes on
• evacuates
• bails out
• quits
• beats it
• takes a hike
• flies
• sallies (forth)
• buggers off
• buzzes (off)
• packs (up or off)
• takes a powder
• bails
• books
• hits the road
• gets out
• pulls stakes
• sets out
• retires
• bugs out
• withdraws
• runs away
• vamooses
• scarpers
• pikes (out or off)
• retreats
• goes out
• strikes out
• skips
• emigrates
• steps out
• lights out
• absconds
• deserts
• abandons
• removes
• mizzles
• scats
• vacates
• forsakes
• decamps
• scrams
• adjourns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes
• turns up
• arrives
• remains
• shows up
• stays
• dwells
• abides
• settles
• approaches
• closes
• lands
• reaches
• nears
• hits
• lodges
• tarries

2

as in begins

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begins
• commences
• starts
• falls (to)
• gets going
• gets to
• opens
• enters (into or upon)
• launches
• strikes (into)
• embarks (on or upon)
• sets about
• leads off
• kicks off
• creates
• generates
• initiates
• originates
• takes on
• adopts
• organizes
• takes up
• gets down (to)
• fathers
• institutes
• establishes
• invents
• gets around (to)
• inaugurates
• gets round (to)
• sets up
• founds
• spawns
• innovates
• embraces
• pioneers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ends
• concludes
• finishes
• stops
• terminates
• ceases
• lays off
• completes
• leaves
• closes
• quits
• halts
• discontinues
• knocks off
• abandons
• destroys
• desists
• forsakes
• abolishes
• extinguishes
• phases out
• demolishes
• exterminates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gets off

Feed your head Neagley gets off to a sluggish start, with a workmanlike, rather clumsy first episode largely spent establishing the main characters and central plot—and the writers lean a bit too hard on constant Chicago callbacks. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

When the mission gets off the ground, the astronauts will become just the third crew to reach space in 2026 following a launch from the United States. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Christopher Nolan‘s box office journey with The Odyssey looks to be one for the books, as Universal Pictures‘ star-studded adaptation of the classical Greek mythological tale gets off to a rousing start in its opening weekend. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

The program offers one-on-one coaching with participants beyond the program to ensure the business not only gets off the ground, but also stays afloat. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Woollen gets off some crisp one-liners. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026