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touch off

vb. (context idiomatic English) To start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.

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touch off

v. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" [syn: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off]