Touch Off (Verb)
Meaning
Put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The announcement about the layoffs was sure to touch off a wave of protests from the employees.
- The discovery of oil in the area will touch off a rush to claim the land and start drilling.
- Her comments on social media were likely to touch off a heated debate about climate change.
- The warning shot across the bow was intended to touch off a frantic retreat by the opposing side.
- The news of the celebrity's death will touch off an outpouring of grief from fans all over the world.