setoff

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noun

set·off ˈset-ˌȯf How to pronounce setoff (audio)

: something that is set off against another thing:

: decoration, ornament

: compensation, counterbalance

: the reduction or discharge of a debt or claim by setting against it a distinct claim in favor of the debtor or party who is the object of the first claim (as in a lawsuit)

also : the offsetting claim itself

: offset sense 3b

set off

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verb

set off; setting off; sets off

transitive verb

: to put in relief : show up by contrast

: adorn, embellish

: to set apart : make distinct or outstanding

: offset, compensate

more variety in the Lancashire weather to set off its most disagreeable phases

Geog. Jour.

: to make a setoff of

the respective totals shall be set off against one another

O. R. Hobson

: to set in motion : cause to begin

: to cause to explode

: to measure off on a surface

intransitive verb

: to start out on a course or a journey

set off for home

Example Sentences

Noun the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The war has roiled global supply chains and set off global economic instability, impacting China, along with most of the world.

Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Five three-story walk-up buildings in the cluster will have between 24 and 45 apartments each, and a 2.5-story building — set off well to the east, along Forbes Street — will have another 30.

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 Ready to see their final three men for the first time since hometowns, the ladies toast to love and set off to begin a week of boats, beaches and next-level romance.

oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 The Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in a blockbuster move that sent shockwaves through the NBA … … and set off a new surge of NBA trade speculation involving the Phoenix Suns.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 But the act laid out a timeline that spans more than two decades, and set off a rash of well drilling among those trying to beat the deadline, particularly in agricultural areas where wells are the lifeblood of the industry.

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Sometimes-violent protests had largely subsided in Atlanta, but Brooks’ killing set off a new round of demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Taylor was 26, and her death set off protests that lasted for months in Louisville and other cities.

Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 Sometimes-violent protests over Floyd’s death had largely subsided in Atlanta, but Brooks’ killing set off a new round of demonstrations against police brutality.

Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

set-off 1 of 2

noun

ˈset-ˌȯf

: the reduction or discharge of a debt by setting against it a claim in favor of the debtor

specifically : the reduction or discharge of a party's debt or claim by an assertion of another claim arising out of another transaction or cause of action against the other party

: a right to seek reduction or discharge of a debt or claim by countering a party's claim with an independent claim

: a counterclaim made by a defendant against a plaintiff for reduction or discharge of a debt by reason of an independent debt owed by the plaintiff to the defendant compare recoupment sense 2

set off

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to reduce or discharge by set-off : offset

单词	sets off
释义	setoff 1 of 2 noun set·off ˈset-ˌȯf 1 : something that is set off against another thing: a : decoration, ornament b : compensation, counterbalance 2 : the reduction or discharge of a debt or claim by setting against it a distinct claim in favor of the debtor or party who is the object of the first claim (as in a lawsuit) also : the offsetting claim itself 3 : offset sense 3b set off 2 of 2 verb set off; setting off; sets off transitive verb 1 a : to put in relief : show up by contrast b : adorn, embellish c : to set apart : make distinct or outstanding 2 a : offset, compensate more variety in the Lancashire weather to set off its most disagreeable phases Geog. Jour. b : to make a setoff of the respective totals shall be set off against one another O. R. Hobson 3 a : to set in motion : cause to begin b : to cause to explode 4 : to measure off on a surface intransitive verb : to start out on a course or a journey set off for home Synonyms Noun adornment beautifier caparison decoration doodad embellisher embellishment frill garnish garnishment garniture ornament ornamentation trim Verb activate actuate crank (up) drive move run spark start touch off trigger turn on See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing Recent Examples on the Web Verb The war has roiled global supply chains and set off global economic instability, impacting China, along with most of the world. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Five three-story walk-up buildings in the cluster will have between 24 and 45 apartments each, and a 2.5-story building — set off well to the east, along Forbes Street — will have another 30. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 Ready to see their final three men for the first time since hometowns, the ladies toast to love and set off to begin a week of boats, beaches and next-level romance. oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 The Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in a blockbuster move that sent shockwaves through the NBA … … and set off a new surge of NBA trade speculation involving the Phoenix Suns. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 But the act laid out a timeline that spans more than two decades, and set off a rash of well drilling among those trying to beat the deadline, particularly in agricultural areas where wells are the lifeblood of the industry. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Sometimes-violent protests had largely subsided in Atlanta, but Brooks’ killing set off a new round of demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Taylor was 26, and her death set off protests that lasted for months in Louisville and other cities. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 Sometimes-violent protests over Floyd’s death had largely subsided in Atlanta, but Brooks’ killing set off a new round of demonstrations against police brutality. Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Legal Definition set-off 1 of 2 noun ˈset-ˌȯf 1 : the reduction or discharge of a debt by setting against it a claim in favor of the debtor specifically : the reduction or discharge of a party's debt or claim by an assertion of another claim arising out of another transaction or cause of action against the other party 2 a : a right to seek reduction or discharge of a debt or claim by countering a party's claim with an independent claim b : a counterclaim made by a defendant against a plaintiff for reduction or discharge of a debt by reason of an independent debt owed by the plaintiff to the defendant compare recoupment sense 2 set off 2 of 2 transitive verb : to reduce or discharge by set-off : offset sets off verb present tense third-person singular of set off as in triggers to cause to function set off a bomb Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance triggers activates sparks drives touches off powers moves turns on fuels starts generates turns over runs provokes actuates charges ignites kicks over pushes fires cranks (up) launches stirs up releases switches electrifies trips stimulates steps up energizes discharges accelerates vitalizes recharges reactivates arouses incites excites quickens speeds (up) catalyzes instigates kick-starts jump-starts Antonyms & Near Antonyms turns off cuts kills stops brakes shuts off checks cuts out arrests sticks deactivates jams stalls cuts off halts draws up slows suppresses decelerates represses stunts See More
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setoff

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