Hanapin
to set off
[phrase form: set]
01
pagsimula, magpasiklab
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
03
pasabugin, pumutok
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
04
itinataas, namumuhay
to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
05
magsimula, magdulot
to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
06
ibawas, bawasan
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
07
maggalit, pukawin
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
set off
v
Halimbawa
The explorers set off on a northward journey into the uncharted wilderness.
The young couple set off on their honeymoon with blithesome excitement for the journey ahead.
The book's dialogue was set off by quotation marks for clarity.
They set off fireworks to celebrate their team's victory.
The explorers set off on a southward journey, aiming to reach warmer regions.
