phrasal verb

Set off

Rank #1798Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Explode a bomb

Meanings

  • Explode a bomb (separable [optional], International English)
  • Ring an alarm (separable [optional], International English)
  • Start a journey (intransitive, International English)
  • Counterbalance a debt (separable [optional], International English)
  • Provide a visual contrast that looks good (separable [optional], International English)
  • Cause, trigger events (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • We need to SET OFF before someone notices.
  • Management's decided to SET OFF apparently.
  • I suppose SET OFF is the least terrible option.

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