ALL meanings of triggering
trig·ger
T t - noun triggering a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon. 1
- noun triggering a device, as a lever, the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring. 1
- noun triggering anything, as an act or event, that serves as a stimulus and initiates or precipitates a reaction or series of reactions. 1
- noun triggering Slang. triggerman. 1
- verb with object triggering to initiate or precipitate (a chain of events, scientific reaction, psychological process, etc.): Their small protest triggered a mass demonstration. 1
- verb with object triggering to fire or explode (a gun, missile, etc.) by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device: He accidentally triggered his rifle. 1
- verb without object triggering to release a trigger. 1
- verb without object triggering to become active; activate. 1
- idioms triggering quick on the trigger, Informal. quick to act or respond; impetuous; alert. 1
- adjective triggering (of a device) that sets something off 0
- adjective triggering causative 0