trigger

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

Small part you pull to make a gun work.

Meanings of «trigger»

1 · noun

small part you pull to make a gun work

She pulled the trigger, and the gun fired instantly.

2 · verb

to cause something to start happening

Loud noises can trigger fear in some nervous dogs.

Similar: cause provoke spark

Translation

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«trigger» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

make something start

activatemake a machine, card or system start workingPress this button to activate the alarm.

triggercause something to start, often a reactionDust can trigger an allergy.

launchstart something new, like a productThe company will launch a new phone next year.

initiateformalmake an official process beginThe government will initiate a new plan next year.

something that makes an action or reaction start

stimulusformalsomething that makes a living thing react or growLight is a stimulus for plant growth.

triggersomething that suddenly starts a reactionDust is a common trigger for allergies.

cuea signal that tells you to startWhen the music stops, that is your cue.

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Psychology & Mind › Mental Conditions

something that suddenly brings back a bad memory or feeling

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