(precipitating, ~d)
1.
If something ~s an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. (FORMAL)
The killings in Vilnius have ~d the worst crisis yet...
A slight mistake could ~ a disaster.
= bring about
VERB: V n, V n
2.
A ~ action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. (FORMAL)
I don’t think we should make ~ decisions...
= hasty
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
Somebody hired from another country is not likely to resign ~ly...
ADV: ADV with v