Hanapin
Trigger
01
gatilyo, trigger
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
02
pagsimula, nag-uudyok
an act that prompts a chain of events
03
trigger, paghihimok
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
to trigger
01
paganahin, pasimulan
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
Example
Pulling the lever will trigger the release of the emergency brake on the train.
Tapping the touch screen will trigger the electronic lock to disengage.
Activating the switch will trigger the mechanism that starts the conveyor belt.
02
pindutin, aktibahin
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.
Before firing the cannon, the artillery officer had to trigger the ignition system to launch the projectile.
The police officer had no choice but to trigger the taser when faced with an imminent threat.
03
magsimula, magdulot
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
Example
The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation.
The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
A sudden change in weather conditions can trigger a cascade of flight cancellations at airports.
04
pag-trigger, magdulot
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
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