1. (noun) gun trigger, trigger
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
Synonyms: induction, gun trigger, initiation, trigger
2. (noun) trigger
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
Synonyms: induction, gun trigger, initiation
3. (verb) trigger, induction, initiation
an act that sets in motion some course of events
Synonyms: elicitation, foundation, induction, evocation, introduction, generalization, creation, installation, generalisation, inductive reasoning, knowledgeability, institution, trigger, inductance, founding, gun trigger, initiation, instauration, knowledgeableness, origination, innovation
4. (verb) trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off
put in motion or move to act
Synonyms: jaunt, trip out, start, incite, detonate, offset, get off, motivate, spark, trip up, propel, take off, explode, instigate, trigger off, move, part, trigger, trip, depart, set off, stumble, prompt, turn on, activate, spark off, touch off, blow up, bring out, travel, start out, sparkle, set forth, actuate, stir up, cancel, aerate, set out
5. (verb) trigger
release or pull the trigger on
Synonyms: set off, touch off, actuate, trigger off, spark, trip, spark off, activate
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