trigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
・UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
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n.NounLever on a gun that you pull to fire
Pull this trigger to fire the gun
n.NounDevice that starts a process
There is a trigger on the security system that can sound an alarm
v.t.Transitive VerbTo start a process off e.g. a memory
When you sing, you trigger a picture in my mind of the ocean
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause something to begin or happen.
The alarm is triggered by movement.
n.NounAn event or thing that causes something to happen.
The assassination was the trigger for the war.
n.NounSomething that causes a person to have a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or anxiety.
Certain words can be a trigger for people with PTSD.
n.NounA pulse or signal that initiates an action or process in an electronic circuit.
The oscilloscope uses a trigger to synchronize the display.
n.NounA procedure that automatically executes in response to certain events on a particular table or view in a database.
The database trigger automatically updates the audit trail.
n.NounA device on a fishing rod that releases the line.
The fishing rod has a sensitive trigger.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause a sudden, involuntary reaction.
His gag reflex triggers easily.
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An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
- In the best case, gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.
In the best case, gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.
- gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.
gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.
Winter Anime 2018 in a Nutshell
- So this is a news collaboration between A1 Pictures and Studio Trigger, which you can really tell because it looks like they've taken Trigger's style and sanded off all the edges.
So this is a news collaboration between A1 Pictures and Studio Trigger, which you can really tell because it looks like they've taken Trigger's style and sanded off all the edges.
- So this is the newest collaboration between A-1 Pictures and Studio Trigger which you can really tell
So this is the newest collaboration between A-1 Pictures and Studio Trigger which you can really tell
Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)
- And to trigger Muscle Protein Synthesis, you need 2 ingredients: resistance training and protein from your diet.
And to trigger Muscle Protein Synthesis, you need 2 ingredients: resistance training and protein from your diet.
- If your body doesn't get enough protein from your diet, then it can't trigger muscle protein synthesis effectively.
If your body doesn't get enough protein from your diet, then it can't trigger muscle protein synthesis effectively.
Psychotherapist shares secrets to communicating effectively
- Especially conflict, something will trigger you, you stop listening,
Especially conflict, something will trigger you, you stop listening,
- Someth especially conflict, something will trigger you.
Someth especially conflict, something will trigger you.
What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?
- And this can be caused by many factors, but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.
And this can be caused by many factors, but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.
- and this can be caused by many factors but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.
and this can be caused by many factors but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.
Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
- The gene edit might achieve the desired result, disabling a disease, but also might accidentally trigger unwanted changes.
The gene edit might achieve the desired result, disabling a disease, but also might accidentally trigger unwanted changes.
- disabling a disease, but also might accidentally trigger unwanted changes.
disabling a disease, but also might accidentally trigger unwanted changes.
5 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
- Inflammation also increases intestinal permeability which is known as leaky gut and this can allow bacteria into the bloodstream and that can trigger even more inflammation to counter it.
Inflammation also increases intestinal permeability which is known as leaky gut and this can allow bacteria into the bloodstream and that can trigger even more inflammation to counter it.
- So when we eat foods that cause inflammation, we essentially trigger that stress response in the body.
So when we eat foods that cause inflammation, we essentially trigger that stress response in the body.
Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties
- And it is easy to spark a conflict accidentally and trigger a war.
And it is easy to spark a conflict accidentally and trigger a war.
- and it is easy to spark a conflict accidentally and trigger a war.
and it is easy to spark a conflict accidentally and trigger a war.
Smoking is Awesome
- Inside your skin, the chemicals trigger enzymes that break down collagen, the protein that makes your skin elastic and smooth.
Inside your skin, the chemicals trigger enzymes that break down collagen, the protein that makes your skin elastic and smooth.
- Inside your skin, the chemicals trigger enzymes that break down collagen - the protein that makes your skin elastic and smooth.
Inside your skin, the chemicals trigger enzymes that break down collagen - the protein that makes your skin elastic and smooth.
Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?
- Discriminatory pricing is still in an experimental stage, with many online retailers interested but not quite ready to pull the trigger, perhaps out of fear of customer anger.
Discriminatory pricing is still in an experimental stage, with many online retailers interested but not quite ready to pull the trigger, perhaps out of fear of customer anger.
- but not quite ready to pull the trigger,
but not quite ready to pull the trigger,