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)
activate13actuate9spark11spark offtouch offtrigger9trigger offtrip6Depart for someplace
Example: "The family took off for florida"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depart9part6set forthset outstart5start outtake offHypernyms (Closely Related)
go awaygo forthleave8Hyponyms (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)
accent10accentuate14emphasise16emphasize25punctuate13stress6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow updetonate9explode17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for
Example: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cancel10offset12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
balance11equilibrate22equilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set in motion or cause to begin
Example: "The guide set the tour off to a good start"
Provoke or stir up
Example: "Incite a riot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incite8instigate10stir upHypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
