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trigger

/ˈtɹɪɡə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A device that releases a mechanism or activates a process when a specified event occurs.

    - "The safety catch on a gun is a trigger."
    - "The market crash was a trigger for the recession."
    - "The teacher pulled the trigger for the chalkboard eraser."
  • verb

    To set off or activate a reaction or response.

    - "The smell of fresh bread triggers my appetite."
    - "The sight of a spider triggers my fear."
    - "The sound of a fire alarm triggers an evacuation."

Synonyms

activate , detonate , fire , activate , initiate , push someone's buttons
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trigger
bigger , rigor , vigor
Variants
List of all variants of trigger that leads to same result
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Etymology
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Old English triggan ‘to press, squeeze’


Trivia
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  1. The term 'trigger' comes from the Old English word 'triggan', which means 'to press, squeeze'.

  2. In computer programming, a 'trigger' is a condition that, when met, causes a specific action to occur.

  3. The term 'trigger warning' refers to a warning given before potentially distressing material is presented, to allow individuals to prepare themselves emotionally.


Related Concepts
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  1. stimulus: A trigger is a type of stimulus that elicits a specific response.

  2. reaction: A trigger triggers a reaction or response.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'trigger' is often used metaphorically to refer to an event or situation that sets off a chain reaction of emotions or memories. In psychology, a 'trigger' is a stimulus that evokes a strong emotional response.

How to Memorize "trigger"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a trigger as a button or lever that, when pressed, sets off a chain reaction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trigger' with the idea of setting off a reaction or response.
    - Think of a trigger as a catalyst or initiator.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym T-R-I-G-G-E-R to remember the meaning: 'Trigger' - Releases - Initiates - Generates - Response - Effect.


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