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Trigger
01
gatillo, disparador
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
02
desencadenante
an act that prompts a chain of events
Example
His speech became the trigger for heated debates.
The sudden power outage was the trigger for system failures.
03
dispositivo, gatillo
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
to trigger
01
provocar
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
Example
Pressing the button will trigger the automatic sliding doors to open.
Presionar el botón activará las puertas automáticas corredizas para que se abran.
Pulling the lever will trigger the release of the emergency brake on the train.
Tirar de la palanca activará la liberación del freno de emergencia en el tren.
02
disparar, accionar
to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
Example
The sniper carefully aimed before deciding to trigger the shot, hitting the target with precision.
El francotirador apuntó cuidadosamente antes de decidir disparar el tiro, acertando en el blanco con precisión.
Before firing the cannon, the artillery officer had to trigger the ignition system to launch the projectile.
Antes de disparar el cañón, el oficial de artillería tuvo que accionar el sistema de ignición para lanzar el proyectil.
03
provocar
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
Example
The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
La recesión económica provocó una serie de despidos en la empresa.
The unexpected news about the merger triggered a surge in stock prices.
La noticia inesperada sobre la fusión provocó un aumento en los precios de las acciones.
04
provocar
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
Example
The mention of the traumatic event was enough to trigger anxiety attacks in the survivor.
La mención del evento traumático fue suficiente para provocar ataques de ansiedad en el sobreviviente.
Loud noises can trigger a fear response in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Los ruidos fuertes pueden desencadenar una respuesta de miedo en personas con trastorno de estrés postraumático.
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