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set-off in Bulgarian

set-off in Bulgarian is уравняване — set-off means to begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.

set-off in Bulgarian

уравняване
noun
Pronounced: uravnyavane
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.

What does "set-off" mean?

  1. phrasal verb To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
    "We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."
  2. phrasal verb To cause something to start suddenly, especially an alarm, an explosion or a chain of events.
    "The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm."
  3. phrasal verb To make someone suddenly angry, upset or distressed, or to trigger a strong emotional or physical reaction.
    "Any mention of the divorce sets him off."
  4. phrasal verb To make something look better by contrast or by providing a background for it.
    "The plain frame sets off the painting perfectly."
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set-off in a sentence

  • We set off at dawn to beat the traffic.
  • They set off on foot for the next village.
  • The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm.
  • One arrest set off three nights of unrest.

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What is "set-off" in Bulgarian?

"set-off" in Bulgarian is уравняване. set-off means: To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.

How do you pronounce уравняване?

"set-off" in Bulgarian is уравняване, pronounced "uravnyavane".

How do you use "set-off" in a sentence?

Example: "We set off at dawn to beat the traffic." In Bulgarian, "set-off" is уравняване.

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