touch off

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas auszulösen, zu entfachen oder in Gang zu setzen, oft eine Reaktion, einen Streit oder ein Ereignis, oder etwas zu zünden bzw. zur Explosion zu bringen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate causing something to start or explode, often a reaction, conflict, or event.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Cause to startformal

   To cause something, typically a conflict, event, or reaction, to begin suddenly.

   Auslösen

   • The controversial statement touched off a heated debate.
   • The explosion touched off a series of fires in the building.
   • His remarks touched off a political crisis.

   Synonymeigniteinciteinstigateprecipitateprovokeset offsparktrigger

   Antonymeavertendhaltpreventstop

2. Ignite or explodeformal

   To cause something to explode or catch fire.

   Entzünden

   • A spark touched off the gas leak, causing a massive explosion.
   • The fireworks were touched off by a remote control.
   • Careless handling of chemicals can touch off a dangerous reaction.

   Synonymedetonateexplodeignitekindlelightset offsparktrigger

   Antonymedampendouseextinguishquenchsmotherstiflesuppress

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