Set off - Tradução em português

o que significa set it off boy?

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Donay Mendonça 23 127 1.7k
Katya,

Apesar de não haver contexto,aí vão algumas possibilidades:

1.Soltar fogos de artifício
2.Disparar alarme
3.Desencadear algo
4.Realçar(aparência)
5.Detonar(bomba)


Bons estudos!
sandrom 3 11
Na linguagem jurídica (law english) "set off" ou "off-set" significa "compensação ou compensar".
Daniel.S 1 2 11
Hi there!

set off something also set something off

1. to cause an explosion The investigation determined that he probably did not set off the blast deliberately. Apparently the bomb was placed in a locker and someone set it off with a cell phone.
2. to cause sudden activity Rumors set off a wave of selling on the stock exchange. If you keep your phone in a pocket and lean up against something, you may accidentally set it off.
3. to cause something to be noticed or make it more attractive You look terrific with those black slacks, and the bright blue blouse sets off your eyes.

set something off

1. Lit. to ignite something, such as fireworks. The boys were setting firecrackers off all afternoon. They set off rocket after rocket.
2. Fig. to cause something to begin. The coach set the race off with a shot from the starting pistol. She set off the race with a whistle.
3. Fig. to make something distinct or outstanding. The lovely stonework sets the fireplace off quite nicely. The white hat really sets off Betsy's eyes.

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/set+off

set it off boy (dependendo do contexto) pode ser utilizado em brigas físicas e significa: Manda ver cara!


Take care,

Daniel