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trigger

verb

/ˈtrɪɡər/

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

trigger a reaction

cause, provoke, spark, activate, initiate

prevent, stop, halt

trigger event, trigger alarm, trigger reaction, trigger mechanism

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achie...

To change in form, appearance, nature, or character.

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of things.

to gather together; to accumulate items

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority