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Trigger
01
gatilho, disparador
a lever or mechanism that initiates the firing of a gun or firearm
Exemplos
The trigger mechanism was faulty.
O mecanismo do gatilho estava com defeito.
02
gatilho, disparador
an act that prompts a chain of events
Exemplos
The financial crash was the trigger for widespread economic instability.
O colapso financeiro foi o gatilho para uma instabilidade econômica generalizada.
03
gatilho, disparador
a device or mechanism that activates or releases a process, system, or action
Exemplos
The experiment 's trigger initiated the reaction.
O gatilho do experimento iniciou a reação.
to trigger
01
acionar, disparar
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
Exemplos
Tapping the touch screen will trigger the electronic lock to disengage.
Tocar na tela sensível ao toque acionará o desbloqueio eletrônico.
02
disparar, ativar
to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
Exemplos
The police officer had no choice but to trigger the taser when faced with an imminent threat.
O policial não teve outra escolha senão acionar o taser quando confrontado com uma ameaça iminente.
03
desencadear, provocar
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
Exemplos
The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation.
A decisão controversa do governo desencadeou protestos generalizados em todo o país.
04
desencadear, provocar
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
Exemplos
The movie 's intense scenes had the potential to trigger emotional distress in sensitive viewers.
As cenas intensas do filme tinham o potencial de desencadear sofrimento emocional em espectadores sensíveis.
