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Verb
S:
(v)
trip
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actuate
,
trigger
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activate
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set off
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spark off
,
spark
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trigger off
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touch off
(put in motion or move to act)
"trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
S:
(v)
motivate
,
actuate
,
propel
,
move
,
prompt
,
incite
(give an incentive for action)
"This moved me to sacrifice my career"
Adjective
S:
(adj)
activating
,
actuating
(causing motion or action or change)