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set-off 1. BOD, ERDB Berme f, Bank f, Bankett n; Böschungsabsatz m; 2. KONST, SB Absatz m, Mauerabsatz m; Rückversatz m, Rücksprung m (im Mauerwerk)English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction > set-off
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1. intransitive verb2. transitive verbset off for work — sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit machen
1) (show to advantage) hervorheben2) (start) führen zu; auslösen [Reaktion, Alarmanlage]3) (cause to explode) explodieren lassen; abbrennen [Feuerwerk]4) (counterbalance) ausgleichenset something off against something — etwas einer Sache (Dat.) gegenüberstellen
* * *2) (to cause to start doing something: She had almost stopped crying, but his harsh words set her off again.) bringen zu3) (to explode or ignite: You should let your father set off all the fireworks.) abbrennen* * *◆ set offwe \set off off early for the glaciers wir machten uns früh auf den Weg zu den Gletschernthey've just \set off off on a round-the-world trip sie haben gerade eine Weltreise angetretento \set off off for Italy nach Italien abfahrenII. vt1. (initiate)to \set off off ⇆ an alarm/a blast/a reaction einen Alarm/eine Explosion/eine Reaktion auslösento \set off off ⇆ a bomb eine Bombe zündento \set off off an explosive eine Sprengladung hochgehen lassen2. (cause to do)▪ to \set off sb off doing sth jdn dazu bringen, etw zu tunthat joke always \set offs me off laughing bei diesem Witz muss ich immer lachento \set off sb off crying/thinking jdn zum Weinen/Nachdenken bringen3. (attractively contrast)▪ to \set off off ⇆ sth etw hervorheben [o unterstreichen]she \set off off her suntan by wearing a white dress mit ihrem weißen Kleid brachte sie ihre Bräune noch mehr zur Geltung4. (oppose)5. ECONto \set off costs off against tax Unkosten von der Steuer absetzen* * *A v/t1. hervortreten lassen, abheben ( from von):be set off voneinander abstechen2. hervorheben, betonen, besser zur Geltung bringen3. Alarm, eine Lawine, einen Streik etc auslösen4. set sb off on sth jemanden auf etwas bringen;set sb off laughing jemanden zum Lachen bringen5. a) eine Rakete abschießenb) ein Feuerwerk abbrennenc) eine Sprengladung zur Explosion bringena) als Ausgleich nehmen (für)7. ausgleichen, aufwiegenB v/i1. ein Gegengewicht bilden ( against zu)2. fig anfangen, beginnen* * *1. intransitive verb(begin journey) aufbrechen; (start to move) loslaufen; [Zug:] losfahren2. transitive verb1) (show to advantage) hervorheben2) (start) führen zu; auslösen [Reaktion, Alarmanlage]3) (cause to explode) explodieren lassen; abbrennen [Feuerwerk]4) (counterbalance) ausgleichenset something off against something — etwas einer Sache (Dat.) gegenüberstellen
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vi( begin journey) aufbrechen, sich akk auf den Weg machen;( in car) losfahren;we \set off off early for the glaciers wir machten uns früh auf den Weg zu den Gletschern;to \set off off on sth zu etw dat aufbrechen;they've just \set off off on a round-the-world trip sie haben gerade eine Weltreise angetreten vt( detonate) etw zünden;to \set off off an alarm/ a blast einen Alarm/eine Explosion auslösen;to \set off off an explosive eine Sprengladung zur Explosion bringen2) ( cause to do)to \set off off <-> sb [doing sth] jdn zu etw dat bringen, jdn dazu bringen, etw zu tun;that joke always \set offs me off laughing bei diesem Witz muss ich immer lachen( attractively contrast) etw unterstreichen;she \set off off her suntan by wearing a white dress ihr weißes Kleid brachte ihre Bräune noch mehr zur Geltungshe is able to \set off off her expenses against her tax liability sie kann ihre Ausgaben von der Steuer absetzen -
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set v off 1. ACC, FIN saldieren, verrechnen (cf set against); 2. GEN auslösen (panic, reaction, dispute); 3. LAW aufrechnen -
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English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction > set off
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vt <tech.gen> (shift, move) ■ absetzen vtvt <tech.gen> (a process; e.g. a chain reaction) ■ einleiten vt -
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Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > set-off difference
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set-off frequency Verschiebefrequenz fEnglish-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics > set-off frequency
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17 set off a debit against a credit
Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > set off a debit against a credit
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18 set off a chain reaction
English-german technical dictionary > set off a chain reaction
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< print> ■ Abschmutzbogen m
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Set-off — n. [Set + off.] 1. That which is set off against another thing; an offset. [1913 Webster] I do not contemplate such a heroine as a set off to the many sins imputed to me as committed against woman. D. Jerrold. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is use … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set-off — can refer to the following:* Set off (law), the reduction of a claim by deducting the amount of a valid countervailing claim* Set off (architecture), the horizontal line shown on a floorplan indicating a reduced wall thickness, and consequently… … Wikipedia
set off — {v.} 1. To decorate through contrast; balance by difference. * /The bright colors of the birds were set off by the white snow./ * /A small gold pin set off her plain dark dress./ 2. To balance; make somewhat equal. * /Her great wealth, as he… … Dictionary of American idioms
set off — {v.} 1. To decorate through contrast; balance by difference. * /The bright colors of the birds were set off by the white snow./ * /A small gold pin set off her plain dark dress./ 2. To balance; make somewhat equal. * /Her great wealth, as he… … Dictionary of American idioms
set-off — Offset Off set , n. [Off + set. Cf. {Set off}.] In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
set off — verb Date: circa 1598 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
Set-off (law) — In law, a set off is a statutory defence to the whole or to a portion of a plaintiff s claim. It had no existence under the English common law, being created by 2 Geo. II c. 22 for the relief of insolvent debtors, although set off was recognised… … Wikipedia
Set-off (architecture) — In architecture and masonry, the term set off is given to the horizontal line shown on a floorplan indicating a reduced wall thickness, and consequently the part of the thicker portion appears projecting before the thinner. In plinths, this is… … Wikipedia
Set-off (printing) — In printing, set off is the term given to the unwanted transfer of ink from one printed sheet [offset printing Offset Litho Printing Techniques] to another. The problem can occur with most types of printing, and is avoided by the use of anti set… … Wikipedia
To set off — Set Set (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To set off against — Set Set (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
