trigger
trigger /ˈtrɪgɝ/
noun
-
(
)
Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
(
gun trigger
, trigger
)
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
He pulled the trigger, firing the gun.
He pulled the trigger, firing the gun.
-
An act that sets in motion some course of events
(
induction
, initiation
, trigger
)
an act that sets in motion some course of events
-
A device that activates, releases or causes something to happen
(
trigger
)
a device that activates, releases or causes something to happen
The burglar alarm had a sensitive trigger that detected any movement.
The burglar alarm had a sensitive trigger that detected any movement.
verb
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(
)
Put in motion or move to act
(
spark off
, trigger off
, trip
, actuate
, activate
, set off
, spark
, touch off
, trigger
)
put in motion or move to act
Trigger a reaction
trigger a reaction
Actuate the circuits
actuate the circuits
-
(
)
Release or pull the trigger on
(
trigger
)
release or pull the trigger on
Trigger a gun
Trigger a gun