ontketenen — meaning in English

English meaning

• trigger noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
• unleash verb To release from a leash or restraint.

Senses

ontketenen is used for these senses in English:

• unleash (figurative) To let go; to release.

trigger — full definition

1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
3. verb To cause something to start happening.
4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.

unleash — full definition

1. verb To release from a leash or restraint.
2. verb To suddenly let loose a force, emotion, or effect.

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