English Explanatory Dictionary

touch off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To start (something); to set off traps; especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.
  2. To cause a fire to start.
  3. To establish a reference coordinate or datum, by moving the tool head to just touch the workpiece or machine bed.

Pronunciation

En-au-touch off.ogg

Word forms

touch off touches off touching off touched off
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