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Vocabulary Entry
trigger
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mechanism for initiating a process or reaction.
Example Sentences
"The sound of the bell was the trigger for the start of the race."
"He pulled the trigger to confirm his decision."
"The discovery of the key evidence acted as a trigger for the investigation."
V
verb
To initiate or cause something to happen.
Example Sentences
"The news of the event triggered widespread anticipation."
"Her comment triggered a long discussion among the group."
"The sudden noise triggered his flight response."