set off - Meaning in Hindi

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set off - Meaning in Hindi

Definitions and Meaning of set off in English

set off verb

1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy

   Synonyms

   blow up, detonate, explode

   छोड़ना, फोड़ना

   Example

   • "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
2. set in motion or cause to begin

   Example

   • "The guide set the tour off to a good start"
3. direct attention to, as if by means of contrast

   Synonyms

   bring out

   Examples

   • "I set off these words by brackets"
   • "This dress accentuates your nice figure!"
4. provoke or stir up

   Synonyms

   incite, instigate, stir up

   Examples

   • "incite a riot"
   • "set off great unrest among the people"
5. put in motion or move to act

   Synonyms

   activate, actuate, spark off, spark, spark, touch off, trigger off, trigger, trip, trip

   Examples

   • "actuate the circuits"
   • "trigger a reaction"
6. leave

   Synonyms

   depart, part, set forth, set out, start out, start, take off

   Example

   • "The family took off for Florida"
7. make up for

   Synonyms

   cancel, offset

   Example

   • "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

Synonyms of set off

• blow up, detonate, explode
• bring out
• incite, instigate, stir up
• activate, actuate, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip
• depart, part, set forth, set out, start, start out, take off
• cancel, offset

More matches for set off

noun 

verb 

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