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три́ггер — meaning in English

trigger

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English meaning

  • trigger noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

Senses

три́ггер is used for these senses in English:

  • trigger (firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
  • trigger A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  • trigger An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
  • trigger (psychology) An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.

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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