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triggered

UK
/ˈtrɪɡəd/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚd/

Translations

triggeredadjective
more triggered
Comp.
most triggered
Super.
UK
/ˈtrɪɡəd/
US
/ˈtrɪɡərd/
The smoke alarm was triggered by the rising heat in the kitchen.
L’alarme incendie a été déclenchée par la montée de chaleur dans la cuisine.
Additional translations
offusquéFamilier. Se dit d’une personne facilement choquée ou vexée par un contenu sensible ou controversé.
réactivéSe dit notamment d’une réaction émotionnelle ou traumatique ravivée par un stimulus.
Synonyms
stimulated
provoked
initiated
activated
set off
triggerverb

triggered

Past Simple

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.
Synonyms
initiate
cause
start
prompt
set off
instigate
spark
activate

Definitions

triggeredadjective
Experiencing a strong and usually sudden emotional reaction, such as distress, anger or anxiety, in response to a specific stimulus or reminder of a past event.
She felt triggered by the loud bangs, which reminded her of the accident.
Set off, activated, or caused to operate by a particular event, action, or situation.
The smoke alarm was triggered by the rising heat in the kitchen.
Informal. Feeling offended or upset, especially in response to controversial or sensitive content.
Some users became triggered by the comedian's jokes.
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.
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