Cari
to set off
[phrase form: set]
01
memicu, menyalakan
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
Contoh-contoh
He accidentally set off the fire alarm when he burnt toast in the office kitchen.
Dia tidak sengaja memicu alarm kebakaran saat membakar roti panggang di dapur kantor.
02
berangkat, memulai perjalanan
to start a journey
Intransitive: to set off on a journey | to set off for a journey
Contoh-contoh
The explorers set off for the jungle, equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder.
Para penjelajah berangkat ke hutan, dilengkapi dengan persediaan dan rasa ingin tahu.
03
mengaktifkan, meledakkan
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
Contoh-contoh
The terrorist tried to set the bomb off, but it malfunctioned, preventing a disaster.
Teroris itu mencoba meledakkan bom, tetapi gagal berfungsi, mencegah bencana.
04
menonjolkan, membuat terlihat lebih menarik
to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
Contoh-contoh
The stylish shoes you 're wearing set off the entire outfit with flair.
Sepatu stylish yang kamu kenakan menonjolkan seluruh pakaian dengan gaya.
05
memicu, menyebabkan
to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
Contoh-contoh
The politician 's remarks during the speech set off a flurry of criticism in the media.
Komentar politisi selama pidato memicu serentetan kritik di media.
06
mengurangkan, mengkompensasi
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
Contoh-contoh
Investors can set off capital losses against capital gains to reduce their tax liability.
Investor dapat mengompensasi kerugian modal dengan keuntungan modal untuk mengurangi kewajiban pajak mereka.
07
memicu, memprovokasi
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
Contoh-contoh
The sudden announcement set off a frenzy of speculation and rumors.
Pengumuman tiba-tiba itu memicu hiruk-pikuk spekulasi dan rumor.
