Meaning
trigger, detonator
- device or substance that ignites an explosive charge; fuse, primer
- an event or factor that sets off a chain of events; spark, catalyst
In a sentence
Quell'incidente diplomatico fu l'innesco del conflitto tra i due Paesi.
That diplomatic incident was the trigger for the conflict between the two countries.
Gli artificieri hanno rimosso l'innesco dall'ordigno inesploso.
The bomb disposal experts removed the detonator from the unexploded ordnance.
La crisi bancaria ha funzionato da innesco per la recessione globale.
The banking crisis acted as a catalyst for the global recession.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| innesco | masculine · singular |
| inneschi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used metaphorically for triggers of social, financial, or chemical chain reactions.