English

Verb

get out of something

1. To leave, exit, or become free of.

   Only movie criminals get out of handcuffs.

   I can't get out of this notion that she may have known all along.

2. To circumvent some obligation entirely.

   Don't try getting out of our dinner party. You're coming!

   I only cheat so I can get out of doing work.

   Is there any way I can get out of Saturdays?

Synonyms

• (circumvent an obligation): get around

Derived terms

• get out of here
• get out of town

See also

• get out