English / word
trigger
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to cause something to start; also the part of a gun or device that starts an action
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.; To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
In context
01
Dust can trigger my allergy.
02
One wrong email can trigger a complaint.
Synonyms
cause,start,spark
Antonyms
prevent,stop,halt
Collocations
trigger event,trigger alarm,trigger reaction
Verb forms
Past: triggered · Past participle: triggered · -ing: triggering