set off

US /set ˈɔːf/
UK /set ˈɔːf/
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1.

partir, sair

to start a journey

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We decided to set off early to avoid traffic.
Decidimos partir cedo para evitar o trânsito.
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They set off on their adventure with great excitement.
Eles partiram para a aventura com grande entusiasmo.
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2.

causar, desencadear, disparar

to cause something to happen or begin

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The loud noise set off the car alarm.
O barulho alto disparou o alarme do carro.
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His comments set off a heated debate.
Seus comentários desencadearam um debate acalorado.
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3.

detonar, disparar

to make something, especially a bomb, explode

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The engineers carefully set off the old bridge with explosives.
Os engenheiros cuidadosamente detonaram a ponte antiga com explosivos.
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The fireworks were set off at midnight.
Os fogos de artifício foram disparados à meia-noite.
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