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touch off

UK
/tʌtʃ ɒf/
US
/tʌtʃ ɔf/

Translations

touch offverb
touched off
Past Simple
touched off
Past Participle
touching off
Gerund
UK
/tʌtʃ ɒf/
US
/tʌtʃ ɔf/
déclencherSe dit d’un événement, d’une réaction ou d’une crise qui est provoqué brusquement.
The controversial decision touched off a series of protests across the city.
La décision controversée a déclenché une série de manifestations dans toute la ville.
Synonyms
trigger
initiate
spark
set off
provoke
cause

Definitions

touch offverb
To cause something to begin or happen, especially something violent or intense.
The controversial decision touched off a series of protests across the city.
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