set off (Meaning)
set off (v)
put in motion or move to act
leave
direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
make up for
set in motion or cause to begin
provoke or stir up
set off (n.)
That which is set off against another thing; an offset.
That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.
A counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant against the plaintiff's demand.
Same as Offset, n., 4.
See Offset, 7.
Synonyms & Antonyms of set off
set off Sentence Examples
- The fireworks set off a spectacular display that illuminated the night sky.
- The sudden thunderclap set off a chain reaction of screams from the crowd.
- A spark from the campfire set off a small brush fire that threatened to spread.
- The alarm system set off a deafening siren, alerting the police to the break-in.
- The stress of the situation set off a series of panic attacks in the victim.
- The car bomb set off a powerful explosion that shattered windows and shook buildings.
- The release of hormones set off a chain of physiological reactions in the body.
- The smell of bacon set off a craving for breakfast that made my stomach grumble.
- The sight of the abandoned house set off a feeling of unease that sent shivers down my spine.
- The ringing of the bell set off the start of the race, sending the runners sprinting towards the finish line.
FAQs About the word set off
put in motion or move to act, leave, direct attention to, as if by means of contrast, cause to burst with a violent release of energy, make up for, set in motio
power, drive, spark, turn on, move,trigger, activate, ignite, push, start
cut, cut off, cut, stop, cut off, turn off, kill, check, kill, cut out
The fireworks set off a spectacular display that illuminated the night sky.
The sudden thunderclap set off a chain reaction of screams from the crowd.
A spark from the campfire set off a small brush fire that threatened to spread.
The alarm system set off a deafening siren, alerting the police to the break-in.
