To cause an event or situation to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
“The data breach precipitated a complete overhaul of our security protocols.”— Technology
“Announcing layoffs without a transition plan precipitated a wave of resignations.”— HR
Origin: From Latin praecipitare 'to throw headlong', from praeceps 'headfirst', from prae- 'before' + caput 'head'
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