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touching off

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ ɒf/

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ ɔf/

touch offverb

touching off

Gerund

touched off

Past Simple

touched off

Past Participle

touching off

Gerund

/tʌtʃ ɒf/

/tʌtʃ ɔf/

Translations

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.

Definitions

To cause something to begin or happen, especially something violent or intense.

The controversial decision touched off a series of protests across the city.

Synonyms

set off