How do you pronounce trigger?

trigger is pronounced as /ˈtrɪɡər/.

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trigger

🔫trigger

verb

/ˈtrɪɡər/

Trifling triggers

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example Sentences

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

Example Expressions

trigger a reaction

Synonyms

cause, provoke, spark, activate, initiate

Antonyms

prevent, stop, halt

Collocations

trigger event, trigger alarm, trigger reaction, trigger mechanism

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