déclencher

Meaning

1. to trigger, to spark, to set off
2. to set off (a device)
3. to take off the latch
4. to be under way, to start happening

Concepts

trigger

actuate

spark

trigger off

set off

spark off

activate

induce

cause

launch

release

trip

unlatch

kick up

disengage

start

bring about

touch off

establish

induct

set up

Pronounced as (IPA)

/de.klɑ̃.ʃe/

Etymology

From dé- + clenche + -er.