What does the cryptic crossword clue "Set off with girlfriend outside boys’ school (8)" mean?

The definition is "Set". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ETON (synonym="boys’ school") in DATE (synonym="DATE") = DETONATE; definition: "Set off" The answer is DETONATE.

Set off with girlfriend outside boys’ school (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29672 | 18 Down | 2025-04-18 flower

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