Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy)
彼の大胆な計画は大きな論争を巻き起こした。His bold plan gave rise to much controversy. to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
Also written 捲き起こす【まきおこす】