trigger
/trˈɪgɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
Noun
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
Noun
an act that sets in motion some course of events
Verb
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
Verb
release or pull the trigger on; "Trigger a gun"
Synonyms
activate
actuate
gun trigger
induction
initiation
set off
spark
spark off
touch off
trigger off
trip