set off [ ,set 'ɔf ]

• n. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

  同义词： set-back setoff offset

• v.
  • put in motion or move to act

    同义词： trip actuate trigger activate spark off spark trigger off touch off

  • leave

    同义词： depart part start start out set forth set out take off

  • direct attention to, as if by means of contrast

    同义词： bring out

  • cause to burst with a violent release of energy

    同义词： explode detonate blow up

  • make up for

    同义词： cancel offset

  • set in motion or cause to begin
  • provoke or stir up

    同义词： incite instigate stir up

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