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touch something off — 1 he touched off two of the bombs: DETONATE, set off, trigger, explode. 2 the plan touched off a major political storm: CAUSE, spark off, trigger (off), start … Useful english dictionary
set something off — 1 the bomb was set off: DETONATE, explode, blow up, touch off, trigger; ignite. 2 it set off a wave of protest: GIVE RISE TO, cause, lead to, set … Useful english dictionary
trigger — noun 1》 a device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. 2》 an event that causes something to happen. verb 1》 cause (a device) to function. 2》 (also trigger something off) cause to happen or … English new terms dictionary
trigger — 1. n. a hired gunman. (Underworld.) □ Rocko was a mob trigger for a while. □ Get your triggers outa here then we can talk. 2. tv. to start something; to set something off. □ The noise triggered an avalanche. □ … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) — Trigger Only Fools and Horses Rock Chips character Portrayed by Roger Lloyd Pack (1981–2003) Lewis Osbourne (2010) Created by John Sullivan Duration 1981–2003: Only Fools and Horses 2010 : Rock Chips … Wikipedia
trigger — ► NOUN 1) a device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. 2) an event that causes something to happen. ► VERB 1) cause (a device) to function. 2) cause to happen or exist. ORIGIN Dutch… … English terms dictionary
trigger — ▪ I. trigger trig‧ger 1 [ˈtrɪgə ǁ ər] also trigger off verb [transitive] to make something start happening, especially a series of events: • The move could trigger a rush by investors to buy annuities. • a sales rush triggered by cuts in interest … Financial and business terms
trigger — I = trigger off trigger UK [ˈtrɪɡə(r)] / US [ˈtrɪɡər] or trigger off UK / US verb [transitive] Word forms trigger : present tense I/you/we/they trigger he/she/it triggers present participle triggering past tense triggered past participle… … English dictionary
trigger off — verb put in motion or move to act trigger a reaction actuate the circuits • Syn: ↑trip, ↑actuate, ↑trigger, ↑activate, ↑set off, ↑spark off, ↑spa … Useful english dictionary
Off the Deep End — For the 2009 pop punk album, see Off the Deep End (The Friday Night Boys album). Off the Deep End Studio album by Weird Al Yankovic Released … Wikipedia
