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What does "trigger off " mean?

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#1 (permalink) Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:47 am What does "trigger off " mean?

Dear teachers, "We do know that fatigue, boredom, and anxiety can trigger off a yawn" What does "trigger off " mean here? Thanks

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#2 (permalink) Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:24 pm What does "trigger off " mean?

. Initiate; set off; catalyze . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

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