Phrasal Verbs
- 1 to make a bomb, etc. explode A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street.
- 2 to make an alarm start ringing Opening this door will set off the alarm.
- 3 to start a process or series of events Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.
- 4to make something more noticeable or attractive by being placed near it That blouse sets off the blue of her eyes.
to make somebody start doing something such as laughing, crying or talking
