touch off Synonyms

touch off Meaning

Wordnet

touch off (v)

put in motion or move to act

touch off Sentence Examples

  1. The careless disposal of fireworks touched off a massive blaze that engulfed the neighborhood.
  2. The revelation of the company's financial woes touched off a wave of panic among investors.
  3. The discovery of an ancient artifact touched off a global search for its origins.
  4. The political scandal touched off an investigation that led to the resignation of the president.
  5. The sudden change in weather conditions touched off a flurry of flight cancellations.
  6. The angry words of the protesters touched off a riot that left several people injured.
  7. The collapse of the bridge touched off a major traffic disruption.
  8. The discovery of a new cancer treatment touched off hope for countless patients.
  9. The terrorist attack touched off a state of emergency and heightened security measures.
  10. The opening of the new stadium touched off a surge of excitement among sports fans.

FAQs About the word touch off

put in motion or move to act

spark, drive, set off,trigger, power, move, activate, crank (up), turn over, fuel

cut out, shut off,shut off, turn off, cut, cut out, kill, check, cut, turn off

The careless disposal of fireworks touched off a massive blaze that engulfed the neighborhood.

The revelation of the company's financial woes touched off a wave of panic among investors.

The discovery of an ancient artifact touched off a global search for its origins.

The political scandal touched off an investigation that led to the resignation of the president.