to set off
[phrase form: set]
01
utlösa, aktivera
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
Exempel
The children's curiosity about the big red button set the alarm off in the science museum.
Barnens nyfikenhet på den stora röda knappen utlöste larmet på science museet.
02
ge sig iväg, börja resan
to start a journey
Intransitive: to set off on a journey | to set off for a journey
Exempel
After breakfast, the hikers set off on the trail, ready for a day of exploration.
Efter frukosten begav sig vandrarna av på stigen, redo för en dag av utforskning.
03
aktivera, detonera
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
Exempel
The soldier defused the explosive device, ensuring it would n't set off unintentionally.
Soldaten desarmerade spränganordningen och säkerställde att den inte skulle detonera oavsiktligt.
04
framhäva, lyfta fram
to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
Exempel
The artwork on the wall sets off the entire ambiance of the restaurant.
Konstverket på väggen framhäver hela restaurangens atmosfär.
05
utlösa, sätta igång
to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
Exempel
The sudden cancellation of the event set off disappointment among the attendees.
Den plötsliga inställningen av evenemanget väckte besvikelse bland deltagarna.
06
dra av, kompensera
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
Exempel
Self-employed individuals can set off expenses related to their home office against their self-employment income when filing taxes.
Egenföretagare kan dra av utgifter relaterade till sitt hemkontor från sin egenföretagarinkomst när de deklarerar skatt.
07
utlösa, provocera
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
Exempel
The misleading statement set off a storm of confusion and misinformation.
Det vilseledande uttalandet utlöste en storm av förvirring och desinformation.
