trig·ger /ˈtrɪgər/
1. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
synset: gun_trigger, trigger
2. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
synset: trigger
3. an act that sets in motion some course of events
synset: trigger, induction, initiation
1. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
synset: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, spark, trigger_off, touch_off
2. release or pull the trigger on; "Trigger a gun"
synset: trigger
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