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triggering

UK
/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚɪŋ/
triggeringnoun
triggerings
pl
Translations
The triggering of the alarm system alerted the security team immediately.
Le déclenchement du système d’alarme a immédiatement alerté l’équipe de sécurité.
Additional translations
déclencheurPsychologie ; se dit d’un élément ou d’un événement qui provoque une réaction émotionnelle.
Definitions
The act or process of causing something to happen or exist.
The triggering of the alarm system alerted the security team immediately.
An event or circumstance that elicits a particular reaction or response, especially an emotional or psychological one.
The movie contained scenes that were a triggering for some viewers, bringing back painful memories.
The action of releasing the mechanism of a firearm by pulling its trigger.
His accidental triggering of the rifle caused panic among the hunters.
triggeringadjective
more triggering
Comp.
most triggering
Super.
UK
/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚɪŋ/
Translations
déclencheurSe dit d’un élément qui provoque ou active un phénomène ; en contexte psychologique, d’un contenu susceptible de déclencher une réaction émotionnelle.
The movie contained several triggering scenes that reminded her of her past experiences.
Le film contenait plusieurs scènes déclencheuses qui lui rappelaient ses expériences passées.
Definitions
Causing a strong emotional reaction, often related to past trauma or distress.
The movie contained several triggering scenes that reminded her of her past experiences.
Serving to initiate or activate a device, mechanism, or process.
A fault in the triggering circuit shut the whole system down.
Synonyms
inspiring
arousing
inciting
stimulating
provocative
triggerverb

triggering

ing-form

triggered
Past Simple
triggered
Past Participle
triggering
ing-form
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
US
/ˈtrɪɡɚ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
initiate
spark
cause
start
prompt
set off
instigate
activate
triggernoun
Definitions
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.
triggeradjective
Definitions
Relating to or serving as a trigger or initiating mechanism (used before a noun).
The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.
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