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trigger in Italian

trigger in Italian is grilletto, levetta, detonatore — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

trigger in Italian

grilletto
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
levetta
noun
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
detonatore
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
innesco
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
impulso
noun
(electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
provocare
verb
accendere la miccia
verb
innescare
verb
premere il grilletto
verb
scatenare
verb
attivare
verb
(intransitive, especially, electronics) To activate; to become active.

What does "trigger" mean?

  1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
    "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
  2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
    "The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
  3. verb To cause something to start happening.
    "The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
  4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
    "The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."

trigger in a sentence

  • He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
  • The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
  • Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
  • The announcement triggered a wave of protests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trigger" in Italian?

"trigger" in Italian is grilletto, levetta, detonatore. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In Italian, "trigger" is grilletto, levetta, detonatore.

Are there other ways to say "trigger" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "trigger": grilletto, levetta, detonatore, innesco, impulso, provocare.

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