trigger

UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
triggersubstantiv
triggers
Pl.
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
Übersetzungen
He pulled the trigger, and the gun fired a loud shot.
Il a appuyé sur la gâchette et le pistolet a tiré un coup de feu.
The announcement was the trigger for widespread protests.
Cette annonce a été le déclencheur de vastes manifestations.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
facteur déclenchantMédecine, psychologie.
Definitionen
A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.
He pulled the trigger, and the gun fired a loud shot.
An event or thing that causes something to happen.
The announcement was the trigger for widespread protests.
A stimulus such as a smell, sound, or sight that causes someone to recall a traumatic event.
The sound of fireworks can be a trigger for veterans with PTSD.
triggerverb
triggered
Präteritum
triggered
Partizip Perfekt
triggering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
Übersetzungen
The news of the merger triggered a wave of panic among the employees.
La nouvelle de la fusion a déclenché une vague de panique parmi les employés.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
actionnerPour un dispositif ou un mécanisme.
Definitionen
To cause an event or situation to happen or exist.
The news of the merger triggered a wave of panic among the employees.
To activate or set off a mechanism or device.
He accidentally triggered the alarm when he opened the door.
triggeradjektiv
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a trigger, e.g., 'trigger mechanism', 'trigger warning'.
Übersetzungen
The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.
L’appareil comprend un interrupteur déclencheur pour une activation rapide.
Definitionen
Relating to or serving as a trigger or initiating mechanism (used before a noun).
The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.