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trigger discussion
[/ˈtrɪɡər dɪˈskʌʃən/]
verb phrase
desencadear discussão
1.
to cause or initiate a discussion or conversation about a particular topic
His controversial statement triggered discussion among the team members.
Sua declaração controversa desencadeou uma discussão entre os membros da equipe.
2.
to provoke or spark debate on a sensitive or important subject
The new policy is likely to trigger discussion in parliament.
A nova política provavelmente desencadeará discussão no parlamento.
NYC Slang
start beef / get people talking
Synonyms
spark discussion
initiate discussion
provoke debate
start a conversation
open up discussion
Antonyms
suppress discussion
silence
avoid discussion
end discussion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desencadear discussão / iniciar discussão
Most common usage
São Paulo
provocar discussão
Also commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
suscitar discussão
More formal alternative
Portugal
desencadear discussão / suscitar debate
Formal register preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
open a can of worms
stir the pot
bring something to the table
raise the bar
put something on the agenda
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