Starting, Succeeding, or Allowing (Off): English Vocabulary List

to successfully accomplish a goal or manage to do something difficult

"Can you bring off this deal?"

"It was a difficult plan but somehow the team managed to bring it off successfully in the end."

to start an action or reaction

"His words sparked off a debate."

"The controversial comment sparked off a heated debate among the guests at the dinner party."

to make something start or happen by pushing a button, saying something, or causing a reaction

"The alarm triggered off immediately."

"The loud noise triggered off a panic attack in the veteran who had been traumatized by his experiences during the war."

to handle or manage something, often perceived as difficult or challenging, successfully or with confidence

"She carried off the task."

"Despite the immense pressure, the young actress managed to carry off the demanding role with grace."

to start something with a rapid and successful beginning

"The team will jump off."

"The startup is poised to jump off into the market with an innovative product and aggressive marketing strategy."

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

"The game kicks off at noon."

"The festival will kick off with a colorful parade through the main street of the town."

to initiate something, especially a process, event, or discussion

"Let's lead off."

"The keynote speaker will lead off the conference with an inspiring presentation on innovation."

to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment

"The teacher lets off the student lightly."

"The teacher decided to let off the students with just a warning instead of giving them detention."

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

"The plan will pay off."

"We are confident that all the sacrifices made will eventually pay off handsomely."

to successfully achieve or accomplish something

"He pulled off a difficult stunt."

"The magician managed to pull off an incredible trick that left the entire audience amazed and confused."

to make something operate, especially by accident

"It will set off."

"Be careful not to touch that wire, as it might accidentally set off the alarm."

to formally authorize a decision, action, or document

"Please sign off."

"The project manager will sign off on the final budget proposal by the end of the week."

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

"Let's start off with introductions."

"Let us start off the meeting with a brief introduction from each team member."