touching off

UK
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

touch offverb

touching off

Gerund

touched off
Past Simple
touched off
Past Participle
touching off
Gerund
UK
/tʌtʃ ɒf/
US
/tʌtʃ ɔf/
His actions touched off a series of protests.
Его действия спровоцировали серию протестов.
The speech touched off a heated debate.
Речь вызвала горячие дебаты.
The announcement touched off a wave of excitement.
Объявление запустило волну волнения.

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.