Phrasal verb
get off the bus
Definition
phrasal verb. to leave a form of public transport, like a bus, train, or plane.
phrasal verb. to disembark from or leave a vehicle, especially public transport such as a bus, train, or plane.
Examples
“We get off the bus at the next stop.”
“When the doors open, you need to get off the bus quickly before it starts moving again.”
“The weary traveler was the last to get off the bus, stepping into the crisp night air of a town he'd never seen before.”
Examples
simple
“We get off the bus at the next stop.”
contextual
“When the doors open, you need to get off the bus quickly before it starts moving again.”
complex
“The weary traveler was the last to get off the bus, stepping into the crisp night air of a town he'd never seen before.”
Usage
Commonly used for public transport like buses, trains, and planes.
Teaching tip
Contrast with its direct opposite, 'get on', to help learners acquire them as a pair for describing travel routines.
Pitfall
I need to get out the bus.
I need to get off the bus.
'Get off' is used for public transport; 'get out of' is used for smaller vehicles like cars.
Phrasal verb
Particles
off
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + off + object