get off

To leave a bus, train, boat, or similar vehicle.

• We get off here.
• She got off the train in York.
• Where should I get off the bus?

How to use it: get off something (We get off the bus near school.); get off at somewhere (Get off at the next stop.)

Similar words: disembark

Opposites: board

Common phrases: get off here, get off something, get off early

To remove something that is touching or covering someone or something.

• I got my wet shoes off.
• Can you get this sticker off the window?
• She could not get the tight bracelet off.

How to use it: get something off (I cannot get this ring off.); get something off someone/something (Can you get the paint off my jacket?)

Similar words: remove, take off

Common phrases: get off something, get off clothing

If you do this, you move something away from a surface or object it is touching or resting on.

• Get your feet off the table.
• I got the mud off my shoes.
• Can you get that cat off my lap?

How to use it: get something off something (How can I get this paint off my hands?); get something off (I cannot get this stain off.)

Similar words: remove, take off

Opposites: put on

Common phrases: get something off, get mud off, get paint off

Stop touching someone or pressing against them.

• Get off me!
• He kept grabbing my arm, so I told him to get off.
• Will you get off my back? You are hurting me.

How to use it: get off someone/something (Get off me; your hands are cold.)

Similar words: let go, leave alone

Common phrases: get off me, get off someone

You say this to rudely reject what someone says or tell them to leave you alone.

• Oh, get off! That is nonsense.
• Get off! I am tired of your silly jokes.
• You think I will believe that? Get off!

Similar words: go away, get lost

Common phrases: oh get off, get off now