set off
Meanings
- structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
- put in motion or move to act;
- leave;
- direct attention to, as if by means of contrast;
- "I set off these words by brackets"
- cause to burst with a violent release of energy;
- make up for;
- set in motion or cause to begin;
- provoke or stir up;
- "set off great unrest among the people"