noun Download 🔗Share A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. Examples : "Just pull the trigger." weapon machine part ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar device used to activate any mechanism. Examples : "The doorbell is a trigger for the security system. " device machine technical ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An event that initiates others, or incites a response. Examples : "Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking." action event mind ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A concept or image that upsets somebody. Examples : "The news report about the teacher's suspension was a trigger for many students' anger. " mind emotion ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person. Examples : "The argument with her brother was a trigger for Sarah's anxiety, bringing back painful memories of childhood fights. " mind sensation emotion person event ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device. Examples : "The drummer used the trigger to control the volume of the electronic bass drum. " electronics music device machine technology ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing. Examples : "The trumpet player carefully adjusted the trigger to change the notes. " music device part technical ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component. Examples : "The timer's trigger initiated the alarm, waking everyone up. " electronics technology device ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command. Examples : "The "submit assignment" trigger in the online school system will automatically send my homework to the teacher when I click it. " computing technology game internet communication ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity. Examples : "The carriage driver carefully engaged the trigger to prevent the wheels from rolling down the hill. " vehicle machine part ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fire a weapon. Examples : "The soldier triggered the rifle, aiming carefully at the target. " weapon military action ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone). Examples : "This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims." mind sensation emotion ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To activate; to become active. Examples : "The alarm clock triggered the start of my workday. " action process technology medicine physiology mind ielts toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading