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Trigger
ˈtrɪɡə
- 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 of the shotgun"
- an event, circumstance, or substance that is the cause of a particular action, process, or situation
"the trigger for the strike was the closure of a mine"
- an act, event, or experience that distresses someone, typically as a result of arousing feelings or memories associated with a particular traumatic experience
"if you're having panic attacks, find a professional who can help you re-examine your triggers"
- cause (a device) to function
"burglars fled empty-handed after triggering the alarm"
- cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist
"an allergy can be triggered by stress or overwork"
precipitate prompt trigger off set off spark (off) touch off stimulate provoke stir up fan the flames of- (of an event or situation) cause (someone) to do something
"the death of Helen's father triggered her to follow a childhood dream and become a falconer"
- (especially of something read, seen, or heard) distress (someone), typically as a result of arousing feelings or memories associated with a particular traumatic experience
"she started crying and told me that my news had really triggered her"