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    trigger

    US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

    ・

    UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

    B1
    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

    10:01An 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.

    B1

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

    05:55Does 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.

    B1

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

    04:52Fourth 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.

    B1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking 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.

    B1

    Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

    05:02Why 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.

    B2

    iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!

    13:23iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
    • Or the last option actually is you can have it trigger a series shortcut, which as you know, can technically do almost anything, including basically launching any app on your phone.

      Or the last option actually is you can have it trigger a series shortcut, which as you know, can technically do almost anything, including basically launching any app on your phone.

    B1

    How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings

    08:25How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
    • first comes the trigger, like stress.

      first comes the trigger, like stress.

    B2

    Winter Anime 2018 in a Nutshell

    11:20Winter 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

    B1

    Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12

    02:46Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12
    • or "trigger" that they will raise when under threat.

      or "trigger" that they will raise when under threat.

    B2

    Psychotherapist shares secrets to communicating effectively

    04:25Psychotherapist shares secrets to communicating effectively
    • Especially conflict, something will trigger you, you stop listening,

      Especially conflict, something will trigger you, you stop listening,

    • SOMETHING WILL TRIGGER YOU, YOU

      SOMETHING WILL TRIGGER YOU, YOU

    A2