Definition of set off

verb (v)

• put in motion or move to act (verb.creation)

  Synonym: activate, actuate, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip
  

  source: wordnet30
• leave (verb.motion)

  Synonym: depart, part, roar off, set forth, set out, start, start out, take off
  

  source: wordnet30
• direct attention to, as if by means of contrast (verb.change)

  Synonym: bring out
  

  Example:
  I set off these words by brackets.
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to burst with a violent release of energy (verb.change)

  Synonym: blow up, detonate, explode
  

  source: wordnet30
• make up for (verb.stative)

  Synonym: cancel, offset
  

  source: wordnet30
• set in motion or cause to begin (verb.change)

  source: wordnet30
• provoke or stir up (verb.communication)

  Synonym: incite, instigate, stir up
  

  Example:
  Set off great unrest among the people.
  

  source: wordnet30

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