set off
set off
begin journey
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set off with Russian translation
set off usage examples
Мы отправились до рассвета, чтобы к полудню добраться до вершины.
We set off before sunrise to reach the summit by midday.
Собрав вещи, семья отправилась по прибрежной тропе.
After packing, the family set off down the coastal path.
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set off synonyms
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More formal than 'set off'; often used in timetables and formal contexts (trains, flights).
The train departs at 09:30.
More general: to go away from a place; not always specifically starting a journey.
She left the house at seven.
Informal: to leave a place with the intention of going somewhere.
I'm going to head out now — see you later.
Informal: to start moving or to begin an activity or journey.
We should get going if we want to be on time.
Idiomatically means to begin a journey, usually by car; informal and vivid.
Let's hit the road before rush hour.
Very close: to begin a journey or to begin doing something.
We started off early to see the sunrise.
Can mean to dispatch something or to see someone off; differs because it may focus on the act of sending or farewell.
They sent off the parcel and then went to the station to send off their friend.
Has several meanings: to leave suddenly / to begin a journey (informal) and to describe aircraft leaving the ground.
We took off as soon as the meeting ended.
More formal and often used for boarding ships or starting an important undertaking.
They embarked on a long sea voyage.
Specific to ships/boats: to begin a voyage by sea.
They set sail for the islands at dawn.
What’s the difference
How is set off different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
set off meaning: what does it mean?
begin journey
set off pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
set off is pronounced as /tə ˈsɛt ɒf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
set off definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We set off before sunrise to reach the summit by midday. Translation: Мы отправились до рассвета, чтобы к полудню добраться до вершины.
Is set off part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, set off can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is set off part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, set off can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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