noun🔗ShareA finger-operated lever used to fire a gun."Just pull the trigger."weaponmachinepartieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA similar device used to activate any mechanism."The doorbell is a trigger for the security system. "devicemachinetechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn event that initiates others, or incites a response."Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."actioneventmindieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA concept or image that upsets somebody."The news report about the teacher's suspension was a trigger for many students' anger. "mindemotionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person."The argument with her brother was a trigger for Sarah's anxiety, bringing back painful memories of childhood fights. "mindsensationemotionpersoneventieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device."The drummer used the trigger to control the volume of the electronic bass drum. "electronicsmusicdevicemachinetechnologyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing."The trumpet player carefully adjusted the trigger to change the notes. "musicdeviceparttechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component."The timer's trigger initiated the alarm, waking everyone up. "electronicstechnologydeviceieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity."The database has a trigger that automatically updates the student's transcript when a grade is entered. "computingtechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command."The "submit assignment" trigger in the online school system will automatically send my homework to the teacher when I click it. "computingtechnologygameinternetcommunicationieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity."The carriage driver carefully engaged the trigger to prevent the wheels from rolling down the hill. "vehiclemachinepartieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fire a weapon."The soldier triggered the rifle, aiming carefully at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo initiate something."The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."actionprocesseventieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone)."This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."mindsensationemotionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo activate; to become active."The alarm clock triggered the start of my workday. "actionprocesstechnologymedicinephysiologymindieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
