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- [trig-er]
- /ˈtrɪg ər/
- /ˈtrɪɡ.ər/
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- [trig-er]
- /ˈtrɪg ər/
Definitions of trigger word
- noun trigger a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon. 1
- noun trigger a device, as a lever, the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring. 1
- noun trigger anything, as an act or event, that serves as a stimulus and initiates or precipitates a reaction or series of reactions. 1
- noun trigger Slang. triggerman. 1
- verb with object trigger to initiate or precipitate (a chain of events, scientific reaction, psychological process, etc.): Their small protest triggered a mass demonstration. 1
- verb with object trigger to fire or explode (a gun, missile, etc.) by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device: He accidentally triggered his rifle. 1
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Origin of trigger
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; earlier tricker < Dutch trekker, equivalent to trekk(en) to pull + -er -er1
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Parts of speech for Trigger
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trigger popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
trigger usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trigger
verb trigger
- activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
- activize — to make active
- ask for it — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
- barraging — Military. a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect one's own advancing or retreating troops or to stop the advance of enemy troops.
- begin — To begin to do something means to start doing it.
noun trigger
- activation — to make active; cause to function or act.
- actuation — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- actuations — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- doorknob — the handle or knob by which a door is opened or closed.
- geese — a plural of goose.
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