leave a bus, train, plane, etc.
I usually get off the bus at the next stop.
get off — 4 meanings
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phrasal verb4 meanings
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finish work or leave work for the day
I usually get off at six o'clock.
avoid punishment or escape a difficult situation
He got off with just a warning after breaking the rule.
derive pleasure
Some people really get off on taking risks, even when there's a lot at stake.
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1. leave a bus, train, plane, etc.
B1neutralboth
To leave or step out of a bus, train, plane, or other form of public transport.
I usually get off the bus at the next stop.
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B1informalspoken
To finish your work or leave your workplace at the end of the working day.
I usually get off at six o'clock.
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B2informalspoken
To avoid being punished or to escape from a difficult situation without serious consequences.
He got off with just a warning after breaking the rule.
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C2informalspoken
To experience strong enjoyment, excitement, or satisfaction from something, often used informally and sometimes with a mildly sexual or taboo connotation.
Some people really get off on taking risks, even when there's a lot at stake.
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