setoff Sentence Examples
- The fireworks setoff a brilliant display of colors that illuminated the night sky.
- The car's airbag quickly setoff upon impact, preventing serious injuries to the driver.
- The alarm setoff as soon as the thief entered the house, startling him into fleeing.
- The shareholders setoff their losses against their gains, reducing their tax liability.
- The explosion setoff a chain reaction that caused the building to collapse.
- The protesters setoff smoke bombs to create a diversion and hide their movements.
- The fire setoff rapidly, forcing the residents to evacuate their homes.
- The doctor setoff the patient's leg in order to prevent the spread of infection.
- The hikers setoff on their journey early in the morning, anticipating a long day ahead.
- The company's announcement of layoffs setoff a wave of panic among its employees.
setoff Meaning
setoff (n)
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Synonyms & Antonyms of setoff
FAQs About the word setoff
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
move, turn on, drive, power, activate,trigger, spark, fuel, crank (up), touch off
stop, stop, kill, cut, cut out, cut out, check, cut, check, cut off
The fireworks setoff a brilliant display of colors that illuminated the night sky.
The car's airbag quickly setoff upon impact, preventing serious injuries to the driver.
The alarm setoff as soon as the thief entered the house, startling him into fleeing.
The shareholders setoff their losses against their gains, reducing their tax liability.
