set-off in Greek
set-off in Greek is συμψηφισμός — set-off means to begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
set-off in Greek
συμψηφισμός
Pronounced: sympsifismos
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.
What does "set-off" mean?
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phrasal verb To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
"We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."
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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."
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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."
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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 Greek?
"set-off" in Greek is συμψηφισμός. set-off means: To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
How do you pronounce συμψηφισμός?
"set-off" in Greek is συμψηφισμός, pronounced "sympsifismos".
How do you use "set-off" in a sentence?
Example: "We set off at dawn to beat the traffic." In Greek, "set-off" is συμψηφισμός.
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