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setoff Meaning
setoff (n)
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
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.
FAQs About the word setoff
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
power, turn on,trigger, spark, move, drive, activate, turn over, provoke, actuate
shut off, kill, cut off, cut off, stop, kill, turn off, shut off, stop, cut
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.
