trigger off

Other forms: triggered off; triggers off

Definitions of trigger off
  1. verb
    put in motion or move to act
    synonyms: activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trip
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    type of:
    initiate, pioneer
    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
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