Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trigger
verb, noun
/ˈtrɪɡər/
Definition
A trigger is a mechanism that initiates a response or action.
Examples
- The loud noise triggered a memory from her childhood.
- He pulled the trigger of the gun cautiously.
- Seeing the old photograph triggered a wave of nostalgia.
Meaning
To trigger something means to cause it to happen or to activate it.
Synonyms
- activate
- initiate
- start
- cause
