trigger

UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/

Translations

triggernoun
triggers
pl
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
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.
Additional translations
facteur déclenchantMédecine, psychologie.
triggerverb
triggered
Past Simple
triggered
Past Participle
triggering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
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.
Additional translations
actionnerPour un dispositif ou un mécanisme.
triggeradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a trigger, e.g., 'trigger mechanism', 'trigger warning'.
The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.
L’appareil comprend un interrupteur déclencheur pour une activation rapide.

Definitions

triggernoun
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
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.
triggeradjective
Relating to or serving as a trigger or initiating mechanism (used before a noun).
The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.