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
Please do n't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.
Tolong jangan aktifkan alarm mobil saat saya di dalam; kuncinya ada di kursi.
She set the security system off by entering the wrong access code.
Dia memicu sistem keamanan dengan memasukkan kode akses yang salah.
02
berangkat, memulai perjalanan
to start a journey
Intransitive: to set off on a journey | to set off for a journey
Contoh-contoh
We 'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic.
Kami akan berangkat dalam perjalanan lintas negara kami di pagi hari untuk menghindari lalu lintas.
The family set off for their vacation in the mountains, filled with excitement.
Keluarga itu berangkat untuk liburan mereka di pegunungan, dipenuhi dengan kegembiraan.
03
mengaktifkan, meledakkan
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
Contoh-contoh
The demolition expert carefully set the explosives off to bring down the old building.
Ahli pembongkaran dengan hati-hati meledakkan bahan peledak untuk merobohkan bangunan tua.
They set off the fireworks display at the stroke of midnight to celebrate the New Year.
Mereka menyalakan pertunjukan kembang api tepat pada tengah malam untuk merayakan Tahun Baru.
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 dress you 're wearing really sets off your eyes.
Gaun yang kamu kenakan benar-benar menonjolkan matamu.
The arrangement of flowers on the table sets off the dining area beautifully.
Susunan bunga di atas meja menonjolkan area makan dengan indah.
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
Her comments about the topic set off a heated debate among the participants.
Komentarnya tentang topik tersebut memicu perdebatan sengit di antara para peserta.
The unexpected news set off a wave of shock and concern among the community.
Berita yang tidak terduga memicu gelombang shock dan kekhawatiran di antara masyarakat.
06
mengurangkan, mengkompensasi
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
Contoh-contoh
By carefully documenting their business expenses, entrepreneurs can set off a significant portion of their taxable income.
Dengan mendokumentasikan pengeluaran bisnis mereka dengan hati-hati, pengusaha dapat mengurangkan sebagian besar penghasilan kena pajak mereka.
Homeowners often find that mortgage interest and property tax deductions can help set off the overall cost of owning a house.
Pemilik rumah sering menemukan bahwa pengurangan bunga hipotek dan pajak properti dapat membantu mengimbangi biaya keseluruhan memiliki rumah.
07
memicu, memprovokasi
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
Contoh-contoh
The news of the scandal set off widespread outrage among the public.
Berita skandal itu memicu kemarahan luas di kalangan publik.
The controversial decision set off a wave of criticism from various stakeholders.
Keputusan yang kontroversial memicu gelombang kritik dari berbagai pemangku kepentingan.
