Home / Dictionary / set off
set off
verb
To leave; to begin a journey or trip.
"He set off in search of better opportunities."
To begin; to cause; to initiate.
"I had no idea that one simple comment would set off such a huge argument."
To cause to explode, let off.
"What a tragedy, that someone would set off a bomb in a crowded place."
Practice "set off" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.