set off

US /set ˈɔːf/
UK /set ˈɔːf/
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1.

bertolak, memulakan perjalanan

to start a journey

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We decided to set off early to avoid traffic.
Kami memutuskan untuk bertolak awal untuk mengelakkan kesesakan lalu lintas.
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They set off on their adventure with great excitement.
Mereka bertolak dalam pengembaraan mereka dengan penuh semangat.
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2.

mencetuskan, menyebabkan, memulakan

to cause something to happen or begin

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The loud noise set off the car alarm.
Bunyi bising itu mencetuskan penggera kereta.
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His comments set off a heated debate.
Komennya mencetuskan perdebatan hangat.
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3.

meletupkan, menyalakan

to make something, especially a bomb, explode

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The engineers carefully set off the old bridge with explosives.
Jurutera dengan berhati-hati meletupkan jambatan lama itu dengan bahan letupan.
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The fireworks were set off at midnight.
Bunga api dinyalakan pada tengah malam.
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