Trigger
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British pronunciation/tɹˈɪɡɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈtɹɪɡɝ/

Definição e Significado de "trigger"

01

gatilho, disparador

lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
02

gatilho, estímulo

an act that prompts a chain of events
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His speech became the trigger for heated debates.
The sudden power outage was the trigger for system failures.
03

gatilho, dispositivo de ativação

a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
to trigger
01

acionar, disparar

to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
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Pressing the button will trigger the automatic sliding doors to open.
Pressionar o botão irá acionar as portas automáticas deslizantes para abrir.
Pulling the lever will trigger the release of the emergency brake on the train.
Puxar a alavanca acionará a liberação do freio de emergência no trem.
02

ativar, disparar

to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
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The sniper carefully aimed before deciding to trigger the shot, hitting the target with precision.
O atirador de elite mirou cuidadosamente antes de decidir disparar, atingindo o alvo com precisão.
Before firing the cannon, the artillery officer had to trigger the ignition system to launch the projectile.
Antes de disparar o canhão, o oficial de artilharia tinha que ativar o sistema de ignição para lançar o projétil.
03

provocar, desencadear

to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
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The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
A recessão econômica provocou uma série de demissões dentro da empresa.
The unexpected news about the merger triggered a surge in stock prices.
A notícia inesperada sobre a fusão provocou um aumento nos preços das ações.
04

provocar, desencadear

to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
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The mention of the traumatic event was enough to trigger anxiety attacks in the survivor.
A menção do evento traumático foi suficiente para provocar ataques de ansiedade no sobrevivente.
Loud noises can trigger a fear response in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ruídos altos podem provocar uma resposta de medo em indivíduos com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático.
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