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trigger

/'tr/I/g/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms gun trigger

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an act that sets in motion some course of events

    noun.act

    Synonyms induction initiation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. put in motion or move to act

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Trigger a reaction.
    Synonyms activate actuate set off spark spark off touch off trigger off trip

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. release or pull the trigger on

    verb.competition

    Examples
    Trigger a gun.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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