Set off

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VERB

trip, actuate, trigger, activate, spark off

put in motion or move to act

depart, part, start, start out, set forth

leave

direct attention to, as if by means of contrast

explode, detonate, blow up

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

make up for

set in motion or cause to begin

incite, instigate, stir up

provoke or stir up

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