set off

• Phrasal verb, das den Beginn einer Reise, das Auslösen einer Explosion oder den Start einer Reaktion oder eines Ereignisses bezeichnet.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of beginning a journey, causing something to explode, or triggering a reaction or event.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Begin a journeyformal

   To start a trip or journey.

   Losfahren

   • They set off for the airport at dawn.
   • We set off on our hike early in the morning.
   • The explorers set off across the desert.

   Synonymedepartembarkget goinghead offleavesally forthset outstart outstrike outtake off

   Antonymearrivereturn

2. Cause an explosionformal

   To cause something to explode or ignite.

   In die Luft sprengen

   • The bomb was set off by a remote control.
   • Fireworks were set off to celebrate the holiday.
   • A spark set off the gas leak.

   Synonymeblastdetonatedischargeexplodeignitelet offsparktouch offtrigger

3. Trigger or initiateformal

   To cause something to start or happen, often suddenly.

   Auslösen

   • The news set off a wave of panic.
   • His comments set off a heated debate.
   • The alarm was set off by a mouse.

   Synonymeactivateigniteinitiatelaunchprecipitatepromptprovokesparkstarttrigger

   Antonymeabortceaseendhaltpreventstopterminate

4. Enhance or contrastformal

   To make something more noticeable or attractive by contrast.

   Hervorheben

   • The dark frame sets off the painting beautifully.
   • Her red dress was set off by the green background.
   • The bright colors set off the design perfectly.

   Synonymeaccentuatecomplementenhancehighlightshow off

   Antonymecamouflageconcealdiminishhidemaskobscuresubdue

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