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Definition: Meaning of, set off in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɛt ɒf /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
set off set off set off
Present Participle Third Person Singular
setting off sets off
  1. [intransitive] to start a journey, or to start going in a particular direction
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  2. [transitive] to cause something to operate, especially by accident
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  3. [transitive] to make something explode
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  4. [transitive] to cause a situation or a series of events to happen, especially without intending to
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  5. [transitive] [usually passive] to make someone or something look more attractive by being clearly different from them
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  6. [transitive] set someone off to make someone start to laugh, cry, or talk a lot
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