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get out		©
1. v. To leave or escape; to be released from, especially a hospital or prison.
In case of fire, get out by the nearest exit.
2. v. To come out of a situation; to escape a fate.
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyways.
3. v. To remove one's money from an investment; to end an investment.
I think copper prices will plummet this fall, so I'm getting out while I can.
4. v. To help someone leave
We must get the children out first.
5. v. To leave a vehicle such as a car. (Note: for public transport, get off is more common.)
I'll get out at the end of the road and walk from there.
6. v. To become known.
Somehow the secret got out.
7. v. To spend free time out of the house.
You work too hard. You should get out more.
8. v. To publish something, or make a product available.
The organization has just gotten their newsletter out.
9. v. To say something with difficulty.
He could hardly get the words out for the tears.
10. v. To clean something. To eliminate dirt or stains.
This detergent will get most household stains out.
11. v. To take something from its container.
12. interj. Indicating incredulity.
13. interj. (slang) Expressing disapproval or disgust, especially after a bad joke.
Just get out.
Analysis
get		©
1. v. (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.
Lance is going to get Mary a ring.
2. v. To receive.
I got a computer from my parents for my birthday.
out		©
See also individual phrasal verbs such as come out, go out, put out, take out, pull out, and so on.
1. adv. Away from the inside or the centre.
The magician pulled the rabbit out of the hat.
2. adv. Away from home or one's usual place.
Let's eat out tonight

Example Sentences

We just have to get out of doors.  Get out of here quietly, all of you.  He can get out of the forest, but he doesn't know.  Let's get out there in the gym, son.  If no one is controlling you then get out of that door.

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