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Trigger

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Noun

1. gun trigger, trigger

lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

2. trigger

a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

3. induction, initiation, trigger

an act that sets in motion some course of events

Verb

4. activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip

put in motion or move to act

Example Sentences:
'trigger a reaction'
'actuate the circuits'

5. trigger

release or pull the trigger on

Example Sentences:
'Trigger a gun'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Trigger

see synonyms of trigger
noun
1. 
a small projecting lever that activates the firing mechanism of a firearm
2. machinery
a device that releases a spring-loaded mechanism or a similar arrangement
3. 
any event that sets a course of action in motion
verb (transitive)
4. (usually foll by off)
to give rise (to); set off
5. 
to fire or set in motion by or as by pulling a trigger

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Trigger

see synonyms of trigger
noun
1. 
a small lever or part which when pulled or pressed releases a catch, spring, etc.
2. 
in firearms, a small lever pressed back by the finger to activate the firing mechanism
3. 
an act, impulse, etc. that initiates an action, series of events, etc.
verb transitive
4. 
to fire or activate by pulling or pressing a trigger
5. 
to initiate (an action); set off
the fight that triggered the riot

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Trigger

see synonyms of trigger
n.
1.
a. The lever pressed by the finger to discharge a firearm.
b. A similar device used to release or activate a mechanism.
2. Something that precipitates a particular event or situation.
3. Something that induces intense emotional distress, especially by evoking memories of past trauma.
4. Electronics A pulse or circuit that initiates the action of another component.
tr.v. trig·gered, trig·ger·ing, trig·gers
1. To set off; initiate: remarks that triggered bitter debates; allergens that trigger asthma attacks.
2.
a. To induce (a powerful emotional reaction): a situation that triggered a panic attack in the patient.
b. To induce a powerful emotional reaction in, especially by evoking memories of past trauma: avoided watching films that might trigger him.
3. To fire or explode (a weapon or an explosive charge).

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