SET OFF

(verb) cause to burst with a violent release of energy
"We exploded the nuclear bomb"
synonyms : blow up , detonate , explode
(verb) set in motion or cause to begin
"The guide set the tour off to a good start"
(verb) direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
"This dress accentuates your nice figure!", "I set off these words by brackets"
synonyms : bring out
(verb) provoke or stir up
"incite a riot", "set off great unrest among the people"
synonyms : incite , instigate , stir up
(verb) put in motion or move to act
"trigger a reaction", "actuate the circuits"
synonyms : activate , actuate , spark , spark off , touch off , trigger , trigger off , trip
The similar nature of the homicide actuated the police to seek help from the CIA. -added by naila_inlas
I tried to actuate the slow reaction by adding acid to the solution. -added by priyavanjeri

-tagged by priyavanjeri

The loud rock music actuated my body & soul to dance nd njoy...
(verb) leave
"The family took off for Florida"
synonyms : depart , part , set forth , set out , start , start out , take off
(verb) make up for
"His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
synonyms : cancel , offset

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