trigger

A noun referring to a mechanism that releases or activates something, such as a catch on a gun or a device that initiates a process or reaction.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее механизм, который отпускает или активирует что-либо, например, защёлку на оружии или устройство, запускающее процесс или реакцию.esSustantivo que designa el mecanismo que libera o activa algo, como el gatillo de un arma o el dispositivo que desencadena un proceso o reacción, o aquello que provoca una respuesta o suceso.frNom désignant un mécanisme qui libère ou active quelque chose, par exemple la détente d'une arme à feu ou un dispositif déclenchant un processus ou une réaction.deSubstantiv, das einen Mechanismus bezeichnet, der etwas auslöst oder freigibt, etwa den Abzug an einer Schusswaffe oder einen Auslöser für einen Prozess oder eine Reaktion.ptSubstantivo que designa um mecanismo que libera ou ativa algo, como o gatilho de uma arma ou um dispositivo que inicia um processo ou reação.zh名词，指释放或启动某物的装置，例如枪械上的扳机，或引发某个过程或反应的装置。arاسم يدل على آلية تُطلق شيئًا أو تفعّله، مثل الزناد في السلاح أو أي جهاز يبدأ عملية أو رد فعل.

1. Firearm mechanism B1 formal

   A small lever that is pulled to fire a gun.

   • He placed his finger on the trigger.
   • The trigger was stuck, preventing the gun from firing.
   • She pulled the trigger and the shot rang out.

   ruСпусковой крючокesgatillofrDétente (d'une arme à feu)deAbzugptGatilhozh扳机arزناد

2. Cause or catalyst B2 formal

   Something that causes a particular event, reaction, or process to start.

   • The announcement was the trigger for widespread protests.
   • Stress can be a trigger for anxiety attacks.
   • The economic crisis acted as a trigger for political change.

   ruТриггерescausa o catalizadorfrDéclencheur, causedeAuslöserptGatilhozh诱因arالمُحفِّز

   Synonymes: catalystimpetusincitementprovocationsparkstimulus

   Antonymes: consequenceeffectoutcomeresult

3. Psychological trigger B2 informal

   A stimulus that causes a strong emotional or psychological reaction, often related to trauma.

   • Certain smells can be a trigger for her PTSD.
   • He avoids movies with violence as they are a trigger for him.
   • The therapist helped her identify her triggers.

   ruТриггерesGatillo psicológicofrDéclencheur psychologiquedePsychologischer TriggerptGatilho psicológicozh心理触发点arمحفز نفسي

   Synonymes: activatorcueincitementprecipitantprovocationstimulus

• triggers plural form
• triggers' possessive plural form
• trigger's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to start or happen, often suddenly or as a reaction.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего начало или возникновение чего-либо, часто внезапно или как реакция.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de causar el inicio o la aparición de algo, a menudo de forma repentina o como reacción.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer le début ou l'apparition de quelque chose, souvent soudainement ou en réaction à un stimulus.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die etwas auslöst, in Gang setzt oder hervorruft, oft plötzlich oder als Reaktion.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar o início ou a ocorrência de algo, frequentemente de forma súbita ou como reação.zh动词，表示使某事开始发生或产生，常指突然引发或作为反应触发。arفعل يُستعمل للإشارة إلى إحداث بداية شيء ما أو ظهوره، غالبًا بشكل مفاجئ أو كردّ فعل.

1. Cause to happen B2 formal

   To cause something to start or happen, often suddenly.

   • The loud noise triggered a panic among the crowd.
   • His comments triggered a heated debate.
   • The alarm is triggered by motion sensors.

   ruВызыватьesprovocar/desencadenarfrdéclencherdeAuslösenptCausarzh触发arالتسبب في حدوث

   Synonymes: actuatecauseelicitgenerateinduceinitiateprecipitatepromptprovokeset offspark

   Antonymes: avertblockhaltpreventstop

2. Activate a mechanism B1 formal

   To cause a device or system to start working.

   • Pulling the lever triggers the trapdoor.
   • The sensor triggers the lights when someone enters the room.
   • He triggered the security system by accident.

   ruЗапустить механизмesActivar un mecanismofrDéclencher un mécanismedeMechanismus auslösenptAcionar um mecanismozh触发机制arتشغيل آلية

   Synonymes: activateactuateinitiatelaunchset offstartswitch ontripturn on

   Antonymes: deactivatedisarmhaltinhibitpreventstop

3. Cause emotional reaction B2 informal

   To cause someone to feel a strong negative emotion, often related to past trauma.

   • The movie triggered memories of her childhood.
   • Certain smells can trigger anxiety in some people.
   • He was careful not to trigger her anger.

   ruВызывать эмоциональную реакциюesProvocar reacción emocional (trauma)frDéclencher une réaction émotionnelledeEmotionale Reaktion auslösenptDesencadear reação emocionalzh引发情绪反应arإثارة رد فعل عاطفي

   Synonymes: elicitevokeinduceprovokeset offsparkstir uptouch off

   Antonymes: calmcomfortreassurerelaxsoothe

• triggered past participle
• triggered past simple
• triggering present participle
• triggers third person singular

Variantes phrasal: trigger off