touch off

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar o início ou a deflagração de algo, frequentemente uma reação, um conflito ou um evento.

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

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Cause to startformal

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

   Desencadear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosigniteinciteinstigateprecipitateprovokeset offsparktrigger

   Antônimosavertendhaltpreventstop

2. Ignite or explodeformal

   To cause something to explode or catch fire.

   Provocar explosão ou incêndio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdetonateexplodeignitekindlelightset offsparktrigger

   Antônimosdampendouseextinguishquenchsmotherstiflesuppress

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