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  • verb transitive To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
  • verb transitive To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
  • verb transitive and intransitive To disembark, especially from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.
  • verb transitive and intransitive To stop (doing something), to desist from (doing something).
  • verb transitive To stop using a piece of equipment, such as a telephone or computer.
  • verb transitive and intransitive To complete a shift or a day's work.
  • verb intransitive To stop touching or interfering with something or someone.
  • verb slang To excite or arouse, especially in a sexual manner.
  • verb intransitive, slang To experience an orgasm or other sexual pleasure; to become sexually aroused.
  • verb intransitive To incur (mild) consequences.
  • verb intransitive To fall asleep.
  • verb transitive To behave in an presumptuous, rude, or intrusive manner.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.
  • verb transfer
  • verb cause to be acquitted; get off the hook; in a legal case
  • verb be relieved of one's duties temporarily
  • verb enjoy in a sexual way
  • verb escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
  • verb alight from (a horse)
  • verb get out of quickly
  • verb deliver verbally
  • verb send via the postal service
  • verb get high, stoned, or drugged

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