sets off
Begins a journey
Sets off means to begin a journey or trigger something into action.
You set off on a road trip or set off for the airport.
A spark sets off an explosion; a remark sets off an argument.
To set off an alarm is to activate it.
Setting off also means to contrast or enhance by juxtaposition: The dark frame sets off the painting nicely.
- activatesCauses to function
- chain reactionSelf-sustaining causal sequence
- startTo set going
- runMove swiftly on foot
- sparkTiny fiery particle
jump · catalyze · instigate · fire alarm · firecracker · provoke · brings out · ignite · sparks fly · begin · inaugurate · trigger · depart · detonate · alarm bells · alarm clock · demarcate · rush
sets offdefuses
Renders safe from detonation
disarms · deactivates · prevents · stops · neutralizes
sets offblends in
Becomes hard to notice
obscures · diminishes · camouflages · hides · downplays
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