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The alarm trigger started the bell.
What does Trigger mean?
to cause something to start or happen.
Dictionary definition
To trigger means to cause something to start or happen; a trigger can also be the part of a device that starts an action.
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Loud noises can trigger the dog's barking.
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In the story, one small mistake triggered a chain of surprising events.
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What does trigger mean?
Trigger means to cause an action, event, or reaction to begin.
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WordTrigger.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningTrigger means to cause something to start or happen.
ExampleExample: The alarm trigger started the bell.
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- Syllables
- trig · er
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- trig
- Ending
- er
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- Put a little extra energy on trig.
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Trigger word family
Base word
trigger
verb
trigger
To cause something to start.
verb
triggered
Caused to start in the past.
verb
triggering
Causing to start now.
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