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| set off |
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1. intransitive verb start out on trip: to start out on a journey
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2. transitive verb make something work: to make something such as an alarm or a firework operate or explode
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3. transitive verb make somebody start doing something: to make somebody start doing something such as laughing, crying, or complaining
  When she started giggling, it set us all off too.
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4. transitive verb start something: to make something start happening
set off a chain of events that eventually led to war
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5. transitive verb make something look attractive: to provide a contrast to something in a way that makes it look more attractive
The new frame really sets off the painting.
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6. transitive verb accounting counterbalance credit: to counterbalance a credit in the accounts of one person or organization against a debit in those of another
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