spark off

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to bring into being or action; activate or initiate

   to spark off an argument

Example Sentences

But the finance industry appears to have avoided the potential free-for-all rush to claim compensation the earlier verdict had threatened to spark off.

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A major international trade war, sparked off by Trump's tariffs, could open up.

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It developed into one of the biggest corporate scandals Germany had ever seen, and sparked off a political drive towards electric vehicles which has had a profound effect on the industry around the world.

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They also had depth, as Teraoka’s bat provided a spark off the bench.

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With low pressure close by, we are expecting some thundery showers to spark off on Sunday and bank holiday Monday.

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