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1 let off
1) (to fire (a gun) or cause (a firework etc) to explode: He let the gun off accidentally.) a descărca2) (to allow to go without punishment etc: The policeman let him off (with a warning).) a da drumul -
2 trigger
['triɡə] 1. noun1) (a small lever on a gun, which is pulled to make the gun fire: He aimed the rifle at her but did not pull the trigger.) trăgaci2) (anything which starts a series of actions or reactions.) mecanism de declanşare2. verb((often with off) to start (a series of events): The attack triggered (off) a full-scale war.) a declanşa
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