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Meaning of
trigger
in English
trigger
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//ˈtrɪɡər//
uk
//ˈtrɪɡə//
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Plural
triggers
Past Tense
triggered
Participle Verb
triggering
Third Person Singular
triggers
Definitions
Noun
an
event
that
starts
a
series
of
actions
;
sparks
a
reaction
a
concept
that
causes
emotional
distress
;
provokes
anxiety
a
stimulus
causing
trauma
;
strong
reaction
The
traumatic
event
was
a
trigger
for
her
anxiety
.
a
lever
used
to
fire
a
gun
;
activates
a
mechanism
The
hunter's
finger
rested
on
the
trigger
of
his
rifle
.
Verb
to
cause
something
to
happen
;
bring
about
a
response
The
argument
triggered
a
heated
debate
among
the
participants
.
to
initiate
or
activate
something
The
sensor
will
trigger
the
alarm
when
it
detects
motion
.
to
offend
someone
intentionally
;
provoke
The
politician's
comment
was
designed
to
trigger
a
reaction
from
his
opponent
.
to
become
active
;
initiate
a
process
The
new
policy
will
trigger
a
series
of
changes
in
the
company's
operations
.
Compounds / Phrases
triggerfishes
triggermen
