trigger
pronunciation
How to pronounce trigger in British English:
UK [ˈtrɪɡə(r)]
How to pronounce trigger in American English:
US [ˈtrɪɡər]
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- Noun:
- lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
- a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
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- Verb:
- put in motion or move to act
- release or pull the trigger on
Word Origin
- trigger (n.)
- "device by means of which a catch or spring is released and a mechanism set in action," 1650s, earlier tricker (1620s), from Dutch trekker "trigger," from trekken "to pull" (see trek). Tricker was the usual form in English until c. 1750. Trigger-happy is attested from 1942.
- trigger (v.)
- 1930, from trigger (n.). Related: Triggered; triggering.
Example
- 1. Domestic violence can even trigger suicide attempts .
- 2. Can allergies to certain foods trigger migraines ?
- 3. Many different causes could trigger this collapse .
- 4. Any stressful situation may trigger depression .
- 5. Such possibilities should not trigger panic .