trigger
verb/ˈtrɪɡə(r)/
/ˈtrɪɡər/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they trigger | /ˈtrɪɡə(r)/ /ˈtrɪɡər/ |
| he / she / it triggers | /ˈtrɪɡəz/ /ˈtrɪɡərz/ |
| past simple triggered | /ˈtrɪɡəd/ /ˈtrɪɡərd/ |
| past participle triggered | /ˈtrɪɡəd/ /ˈtrɪɡərd/ |
| -ing form triggering | /ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ /ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ |
- trigger something (off) to make something happen suddenly synonym set off, set something off
- Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
- The incident triggered protests across the country.
Extra ExamplesTopics Change, cause and effectb2- A wide range of emotionally stressful events may trigger a relapse.
- Her case triggered a wave of support around the world.
- Even the smell of oranges can trigger her migraine.
- He has a brain disorder that can trigger off convulsive fits.
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- trigger something to cause a device to start functioning
- to trigger an alarm
- trigger somebody to make somebody feel very upset or anxious by reminding them of a trauma or bad experience
- Sometimes, the slightest things trigger me because they remind me of my mum.
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