ignite

BrE /ɪɡˈneɪt/ AmE /ɪɡˈneɪt/

verb en → es

past ignited pp ignited ing igniting

1 LIGHT/FIRE [transitive] B2

to start a fire or cause something to burn

encender, prender fuego a algo

  • ignite sth

Collocations ignite a fuse · ignite a fire

  • He ignited the fuse and ran for cover.

    Encendió la mecha y corrió para ponerse a salvo.

2 STIMULATE/INSPIRE [transitive] C1

to excite or inspire someone to do something

estimular, inspirar

  • ignite enthusiasm/passion

Collocations ignite a passion for learning · ignite someone's imagination

  • The speech ignited the crowd's enthusiasm.

    El discurso estimuló el entusiasmo de la multitud.

3 CAUSE/PROVOKE [transitive] C1

to cause or provoke a reaction, especially an angry one

provocar, causar una reacción

  • ignite anger/dissent

Collocations ignite a protest movement · ignite public outrage

  • The decision ignited widespread protests.

    La decisión provocó protestas generalizadas.