Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the phrase
Set Off.
Set Off - as a verb
Put in motion or move to act
Example: "Trigger a reaction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
activateactuatesparkspark offtouch offtriggertrigger offtripDepart for someplace
Example: "The family took off for florida"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
departpartset forthset outstartstart outtake offHypernyms (Closely Related)
go awaygo forthleaveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
Example: "This dress accentuates your nice figure!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring outHypernyms (Closely Related)
accentaccentuateemphasiseemphasizepunctuatestressHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow updetonateexplodeHypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for
Example: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canceloffsetHypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set in motion or cause to begin
Example: "The guide set the tour off to a good start"
