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单词 touches off
释义

touch off

verb

touched off; touching off; touches off

transitive verb

1
a
: to provoke or initiate with sudden intensity
the verdict touched off local riots
b
: to cause to explode by or as if by touching with fire
2
: to describe or characterize with precision

Synonyms

  • activate
  • actuate
  • crank (up)
  • drive
  • move
  • run
  • set off
  • spark
  • start
  • trigger
  • turn on
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Example Sentences

his obscene comment touched off a heated debate about the need for censorship on live broadcasts

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 2

touches off

verb

present tense third-person singular of touch off
as in triggers
to cause to function his obscene comment touched off a heated debate about the need for censorship on live broadcasts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • triggers
  • sparks
  • activates
  • sets off
  • drives
  • powers
  • moves
  • fuels
  • turns on
  • starts
  • generates
  • charges
  • cranks (up)
  • runs
  • ignites
  • actuates
  • provokes
  • fires
  • turns over
  • pushes
  • kicks over
  • electrifies
  • launches
  • releases
  • switches
  • trips
  • discharges
  • energizes
  • stimulates
  • steps up
  • stirs up
  • recharges
  • accelerates
  • reactivates
  • vitalizes
  • speeds (up)
  • arouses
  • excites
  • incites
  • quickens
  • jump-starts
  • catalyzes
  • instigates
  • kick-starts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • turns off
  • kills
  • cuts
  • stops
  • brakes
  • arrests
  • deactivates
  • checks
  • shuts off
  • cuts out
  • sticks
  • stalls
  • jams
  • halts
  • cuts off
  • slows
  • draws up
  • suppresses
  • decelerates
  • stunts
  • represses
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