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Definition trigger in British English

trigger verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈtrɪɡə(r)/
1

to make something happen

Example

The news of his death triggered more violence.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
1.1

to cause someone to have a particular feeling or memory

Example

You find that strangely familiar smells trigger memories of childhood.

Synonyms and related words
remind come to bring back
1.2

to cause someone to do or say something

Example

The report has triggered a fierce response from the governor.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
2

to make a machine or piece of equipment start to work

Example

A sensor had triggered the security camera.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax
Definition trigger in British English