Definisi 'set off'

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verb
1 put in motion or move to act Terjemahkan
Example:
trigger a reaction
actuate the circuits
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2 leave Terjemahkan
Example:
The family took off for Florida
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3 direct attention to, as if by means of contrast Terjemahkan
Example:
This dress accentuates your nice figure!
I set off these words by brackets
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4 cause to burst with a violent release of energy Terjemahkan
Example:
We exploded the nuclear bomb
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5 make up for Terjemahkan
Example:
His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
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6 set in motion or cause to begin Terjemahkan
Example:
The guide set the tour off to a good start
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7 provoke or stir up Terjemahkan
Example:
incite a riot
set off great unrest among the people
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More Word(s)
burst, explosion, detonation, cap, detonating device, dispense with, give up, part with, spare, departure, going, going away, leaving, farewell, blow up, detonate, explode, act, move, come about, change integrity, begin, commence, lead off, start, provoke, initiate, go away, balance, fulminate, dynamite,

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