Scatenare
Example: La sua decisione potrebbe scatenare una grande discussione.
Definition
"Scatenare" means to unleash or trigger something, especially an event or reaction, causing it to start suddenly and with great intensity. For example, in the phrase 'La sua decisione potrebbe scatenare una grande discussione,' it refers to causing a heated discussion to begin.
Etymology
The word "scatenare" comes from the Italian prefix 's-' meaning 'without' and 'catena' meaning 'chain.' Literally, it means 'to unchain' or 'to set free.' Did you know? It originally referred to releasing something from physical chains before evolving into a metaphor for triggering events or emotions.
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