What is another word for touch off?
Pronunciation: [tˈʌt͡ʃ ˈɒf] (IPA) 
The phrase "touch off" can be used to mean ignite, start, trigger, or initiate. Synonyms for "touch off" include light, kindle, spark, initiate, commence, activate, set off, provoke, stimulate, incite, launch, inaugurate, instigate, and fire up. The phrase usually signifies a sudden and powerful start to something, like an argument, a movement, or an event. "Touch off" can also be used to describe the act of causing an explosion or a fire. In any context, "touch off" means to set something in motion or start something, often with a strong and immediate impact.
