Definition of the word set off

Pronunciation of vocabulary set off

set offphrasal verb

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Origin of the word set off

The term "set off" has originated from the Old English word "saetan," which means "to place" or "to put." The word evolved over time, and in Middle English, it began to be used to mean "to cause to commence" or "to make something happen." In the 14th century, "setten" was used to describe the act of setting fire to a fuse or powder, which later became "set off" in the 17th century. By the 19th century, "set off" had become a commonly used phrase to describe starting an action or reaction as a result of another action. So, the overall meaning of "set off" today is to "cause something to occur immediately as a result of another action."

Example of vocabulary set offnamespace

meaning

to make a bomb, etc. explode

để làm bom, v.v. phát nổ

  • A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street.

    Một nhóm thanh thiếu niên đang đốt pháo hoa trên phố.

meaning

to make an alarm start ringing

để làm cho báo thức bắt đầu reo

  • Opening this door will set off the alarm.

    Mở cánh cửa này sẽ kích hoạt báo động.

meaning

to start a process or series of events

để bắt đầu một quá trình hoặc một loạt các sự kiện

  • Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.

    Sự hoảng loạn trên thị trường chứng khoán đã gây ra làn sóng bán tháo.

meaning

to make something more attractive or easy to notice by being placed near it

làm cho một cái gì đó hấp dẫn hơn hoặc dễ nhận thấy hơn bằng cách đặt nó gần nó

  • That blouse sets off the blue of her eyes.

    Chiếc áo cánh đó làm nổi bật đôi mắt xanh của cô ấy.

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