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Trigger
01
a lever or mechanism that initiates the firing of a gun or firearm
Examples
He pulled the trigger and the gun fired.
02
an act that prompts a chain of events
Examples
His speech became the trigger for heated debates.
03
a device or mechanism that activates or releases a process, system, or action
Examples
The alarm has a trigger that senses smoke.
to trigger
01
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
Examples
Pressing the button will trigger the automatic sliding doors to open.
02
to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
Examples
The sniper carefully aimed before deciding to trigger the shot, hitting the target with precision.
03
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
Examples
The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
04
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
Examples
The mention of the traumatic event was enough to trigger anxiety attacks in the survivor.
