déclencher — meaning in English

English meaning

• ignite verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
• trigger noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

Senses

déclencher is used for these senses in English:

• ignite (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
• ignite (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
• touch off (transitive, idiomatic) To start (something); to set off traps; especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.

ignite — full definition

1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.

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.

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