go on vs set off

go on and set off both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
go on	No	No	Yes	No
set off	No	No	Yes	No

go on (verb)	set off (verb)
come to pass	cause to burst with a violent release of energy
continue talking	set in motion or cause to begin
start running, functioning, or operating	direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	provoke or stir up
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	put in motion or move to act
	depart for someplace
	make up for