trigger

US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

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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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Stealth game tutorial - 401 - Enemy Setup - Unity Official Tutorials

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Stealth game tutorial - 401 - Enemy Setup - Unity Official Tutorials

A large sphere trigger collider
A large sphere trigger collider
within the sphere trigger collider.
within the sphere trigger collider.

Rens eats a whole Peyote cactus (mescaline) | Drugslab

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Rens eats a whole Peyote cactus (mescaline) | Drugslab

because it can trigger a psychosis.
because it can trigger a psychosis.

An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

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An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.
gratitude can trigger a feedback loop.

Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)

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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.

Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

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Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

I would prefer them to be trigger-happy than to be permissive.
I would prefer them to be trigger-happy than to be permissive.

Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

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Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

but not quite ready to pull the trigger,
but not quite ready to pull the trigger,

Smoking is Awesome

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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.

Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties

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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.

Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

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Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

Sorry I didn't give you a trigger warning before showing those.
Sorry I didn't give you a trigger warning before showing those.

ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

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ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

Just being mindful of their stuff and seeing those numbers in black and white will trigger you into action.
Just being mindful of their stuff and seeing those numbers in black and white will trigger you into action.