to cause, happen before anticipated/required
bring about abruptly
"the crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution"
"His entrance had served to precipitate the surprise, making everyone hate him."
"The downfall of these banks only precipitated the inevitable economic collapse and loss of rank of the United States of America."
"The passing train served to precipitate the end of the babies nap and the halcyon quiet associated with it."
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