trigger
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: triggers · triggering · triggered
Sense 1
A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
nhánh gạt điều khiển bằng ngón tay để bắn súng
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To fire (a weapon).
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To cause, to precipitate, to bring (something) about in response or as a result.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trigger” mean?
A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
Is “trigger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.