Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In' - Starting, Succeeding, or Allowing (Off)
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to carry off
[verb]
to handle or manage something, often perceived as difficult or challenging, successfully or with confidence
Ex:
Despite
the
technical
challenges
,
the
musician
carried off
the
concert
with
flawless
execution
.
to jump off
[verb]
to start something with a rapid and successful beginning
Ex:
They
hope
that
their
business
will
jump off
to
a
successful
start
in
the
market
.
to kick off
[verb]
to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process
Ex:
They
decided
to
kick off
the
celebration
with
a
fireworks display
.
to lead off
[verb]
to initiate something, especially a process, event, or discussion
Ex:
The
band
will
lead off
the
concert
with
their
most
popular
song
.
to pay off
[verb]
(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results
Ex:
His
dedication
to
training
paid off
when
he
won
the
gold medal
.
to pull off
[verb]
to successfully achieve or accomplish something
Ex:
Against
all
odds
,
the
team
pulled off
a
victory
.
to set off
[verb]
to make something operate, especially by accident
Ex:
He
accidentally
set off
the
fire alarm
when
he
burnt
toast
in
the
office
kitchen
.
to start off
[verb]
to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner
Ex:
The
project
will
start off
once
the
necessary
approvals
are
obtained
.
to trigger off
[verb]
to make something start or happen by pushing a button, saying something, or causing a reaction
Ex: