trigger
IPA: trˈɪgɝ
noun
- (firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
- A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
- An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
- A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.
- (psychology) An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.
- (music) An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
- (music) 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.
- (electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
- (databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
- (online gaming) A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
- (archaic) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
verb
- (transitive) To fire a weapon.
- (transitive) To initiate something.
- (transitive, figurative) To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
- (intransitive, especially electronics) To activate; to become active.
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Examples of "trigger" in Sentences
- Gwen Gale was the one to pull the trigger.
- He pulled the trigger, but the gun misfired.
- She grabbed the pistol and pulled the trigger.
- When Coppola squeezed the trigger, the gun jammed.
- Then he pulled the trigger, but the pistol misfired.
- The cartridge will not puncture until the trigger is pulled.
- The cartridge will not have puncture until the trigger is pulled.
- In case of misfire, the operator merely has to pull the trigger again.
- He non chalantly points the shotgun at the woman and pulls the trigger.
- Some reports state that he actually pulled the trigger but the gun misfired.