Meaning & Definition of Trigger in English
English⟶
Trigger
/trɪgər/
noun
1. Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
synonym:
- gun trigger,
- trigger
2. A device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
synonym:
- trigger
3. An act that sets in motion some course of events
synonym:
- trigger,
- induction,
- initiation
verb
1. Put in motion or move to act
- "Trigger a reaction"
- "Actuate the circuits"
synonym:
- trip,
- actuate,
- trigger,
- activate,
- set off,
- spark off,
- spark,
- trigger off,
- touch off
2. Release or pull the trigger on
- "Trigger a gun"
synonym:
- trigger
Examples of using
Tom put a gun to Mary's head and pulled the trigger.
Don't pull the trigger.
Tom pulled the trigger.