Activate and Touch off

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Activate verb - To cause to function.

Usage example: the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees

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Touch off is a synonym for activate. In some cases you can use "Touch off" instead a verb "Activate".

Touch off verb - To cause to function.

Usage example: his obscene comment touched off a heated debate about the need for censorship on live broadcasts

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Activate is a synonym for touch off. You can use "Activate" instead a verb "Touch off".

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