| 单词 | start something off |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) He became more aware of the things that started that tension off. Synonyms set off It set off a storm of speculation. start He started the car, which hummed smoothly. cause I don't want to cause any trouble. produce Cooking with spices produces a wonderful smell. generate The minister said the reforms would generate new jobs. prompt The recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars. provoke His comments have provoked a shocked reaction. bring about activate video cameras that can be activated by computer give rise to spark off set in motion Additional synonymsin the sense of activate Definition to make something active video cameras that can be activated by computer Synonyms start, move, trigger (off), stimulate, turn on, set off, initiate, switch on, propel, rouse, prod, get going, mobilize, kick-start (informal), set in motion, impel, galvanize, set going, actuate, prompt, stir, motivate, arouse, animate, energizein the sense of cause Definition to be the cause of I don't want to cause any trouble. Synonyms produce, begin, create, effect, lead to, occasion (formal), result in, generate, provoke, compel, motivate, induce, bring about, give rise to, precipitate, incite, engenderin the sense of generate Definition to produce or create The minister said the reforms would generate new jobs. Synonyms produce, create, make, form, cause, initiate, bring about, originate, give rise to, engender, whip up Nearby words of |
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