hop out
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Definition
Verb (intransitive, phrasal verb): To exit a vehicle, conveyance, or location quickly and often energetically. It implies a sudden, brisk, or informal departure.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to describe the action of getting out of something, typically a car, bus, or similar mode of transport, with a sense of speed or agility. It is informal and often suggests a lack of ceremony.
Examples
- "The passenger asked the driver to stop and then hopped out of the taxi."
- "When the bus reached my stop, I hopped out and walked home."
- "He hopped out of bed as soon as the alarm went off."
Advanced Usage
- The verb can be separated by a noun object. For example: "He hopped the dog out of the car for a quick walk."
- It can be used figuratively to describe quickly leaving a situation or role. For example: "She hopped out of the meeting early to take an important call."
Variants and Related Words
- Hop in: The opposite action, meaning to enter a vehicle quickly. For example: "Hop in, we're leaving!"
- Hop: The base verb meaning to jump lightly or move quickly.
Synonyms
- Jump out: Emphasizes a more pronounced jumping motion.
- Leap out: Suggests a more forceful or dramatic exit.
- Get out quickly: A more neutral, descriptive phrase.
Antonyms
- Hop in
- Get in
- Stay in
- Remain
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pop out: Similar informal meaning of exiting briefly or quickly. For example: "I'll just pop out to the store."
- Bail out: Slang for leaving a situation, often abruptly. For example: "This party is boring, let's bail out."
Verb
- get out of quickly
- The officer hopped out when he spotted an illegally parked car