touch s.t. off

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Definition of touch s.t. off in English English dictionary

touch off
To start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed

Be cautious talking about religion or politics, lest you touch off an argument.

touch off
If something touches off a situation or series of events, it causes it to start happening. Is the massacre likely to touch off a new round of violence? = spark off
touch off
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
touch s.t. off
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