get out

[get-out] / ˈgɛtˌaʊt /

VERB

escape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid break out go leave take off

WEAK

alight be off beat it begone bug off buzz off clear out decamp depart dodge duck egress evacuate evade exit extricate oneself flee fly free oneself hightail kite make tracks run away scram shirk shun skedaddle split take a hike vacate vamoose withdraw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come stay

WEAK

capture grab seize

Example Sentences

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The biggest stocks are mostly the easiest to sell, while teeny stocks are often hard to get out of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s important to get out in front of these issues and take a thoughtful approach to how you take your RMDs.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If you can’t stand the heat, better get out of the market’s kitchen.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In the early days of his time in charge, England spoke of 'the Bank of Baz' – you get out what you put in.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Then let’s get her and get out of here,” Rashawn said.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith