Uk English Meaning of set off

set off

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Definitions and Meaning of set off in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word set off

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

activate,drive,move,power,spark,trigger,turn on,actuate,charge,fire

check,cut,cut off,cut out,switch off,stop,turn off,arrest,Brake,deactivate

set in stone => set in stone, set in motion => Set in motion, set in => set in, set gun => Gun, set free => release,