touch off

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Verb touch off has 1 sense

trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off - put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
--₁ is one way to initiate, pioneer
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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Term: touch off

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To cause something to happen or begin suddenly

Sample Sentence: The rude remark touched off a heated argument between the two friends.

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Sense 2:

Definition: To initiate or start a chain of events or reactions

Sample Sentence: The controversial decision by the government touched off protests across the country.

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Sense 3:

Definition: To ignite or light a flame or fire

Sample Sentence: He carefully touched off the fireworks display, filling the sky with colorful sparks.

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Sense 4:

Definition: To cause a strong emotional response in someone

Sample Sentence: The moving performance by the actor touched off tears in the audience.

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