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- pronunciation:
- trI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- quick on the trigger
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small lever that when pressed or pulled causes a firearm to fire, or a similar lever on another device or machine.
He accidentally pulled the trigger and the gun went off.
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| definition 2: |
an event or action that causes another action to take place.
This massacre of innocent people was one of the triggers of the revolution. |
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| phrase: |
quick on the trigger |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
triggers, triggering, triggered |
| definition 1: |
to cause, begin, or set off (an action or series of actions).
The earthquake triggered the tsunami.Getting fired from his job triggered his rage.Do you know exactly what triggers your allergy symptoms?- similar words:
- actuate, trip
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| definition 2: |
to cause (a gun, bomb, or the like) to fire or explode.
Police are investigating what triggered the explosion in the office building.- similar words:
- spring
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| related words: |
activate, actuate, discharge, initiate |
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