trigger

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

   • Just pull the trigger.
   • [W]e pull'd aſide the Tricker, and obſerv'd, that according to our expectation the force of the Spring of the Lock vvas not ſenſibly abated by the abſence of the Air.
2. 2

   A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

3. 3

   An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

   • Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking.
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   1. 4

      A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.

      • emotional trigger
      • I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers.
   2. 5

      An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong…

      An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.

   3. 6

      An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit…

      An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.

   4. 7

      A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass…

      A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.

   5. 8

      A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.

   6. 9

      An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted

      An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.

   7. 10

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

   8. 11

      An argument whose semantic role determines the choice of a verbal affix, in certain…

      An argument whose semantic role determines the choice of a verbal affix, in certain Austronesian languages.

   9. 12

      To fire (a weapon).

      • A U235 bomb would therefore need to incorporate a gun weighing ten tons. Then there was the question of initiating or triggering the bomb.
   10. 13

       To cause, to precipitate, to bring (something) about in response or as a result.

       • The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
       • The accident followed torrential early morning rain that triggered widespread flooding across Scotland's tracks, including south of Carmont.
   11. 14

       To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (a person).

       • This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.
       • People get triggered simply by seeing a Trump.
       • I encountered a forum user who didn't agree with me, so I wrote some comments with my political slogans to trigger that clueless kiddo.
   12. 15

       To activate

       To activate; to become active.

       • Sodium nitrite (750 ppm) was added after the alarm triggered at three hours, and corrosion did not occur for over eight hours.
   13. 16

       comparative form of trig

       comparative form of trig: more trig

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