TRIGGER

trigger, induction, initiation

(noun) an act that sets in motion some course of events

trigger

(noun) a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

trigger

(verb) release or pull the trigger on; “Trigger a gun”

trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off

(verb) put in motion or move to act; “trigger a reaction”; “actuate the circuits”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

trigger (plural triggers)

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

A concept or image that upsets somebody.

(psychology) An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.

(music) An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.

(music) A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.

(electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.

(databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.

(online gaming) A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.

(archaic) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.

Verb

trigger (third-person singular simple present triggers, present participle triggering, simple past and past participle triggered)

(transitive) To fire a weapon.

(transitive) To initiate something.

(transitive) To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

(intransitive, especially, electronics) To activate; to become active.

Usage notes

• Among movements to promote mental health awareness, especially concerning autism; epilepsy; and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), using the to spark an esp. negative emotional response in sense for lesser matters is often considered offensive to and exclusive of those who regularly deal with triggers that aggravate their symptoms (meltdowns; seizures, anxiety attacks; etc.).

Synonyms

• (fire a weapon): activate, detonate, fire

• (initiate something): activate, initiate

• (spark a response): push someone's buttons

Source: Wiktionary

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Trig"ger, n. Etym: [For older tricker, from D. trekker, fr. trekken to draw, pull. See Trick, n.]

1. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.

2. (Mech.)

Definition: A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece. Trigger fish (Zoöl.), a large plectognath fish (Balistes Carolinensis or B. capriscus) common on the southern coast of the United States, and valued as a food fish in some localities. Its rough skin is used for scouring and polishing in the place of sandpaper. Called also leather jacket, and turbot.

TRIG

Trig, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Dan. trykke to press, Sw. trycka.]

Definition: To fill; to stuff; to cram. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.

Trig, a. Etym: [Formerly written trick, akin to trick to dress.]

Definition: Full; also, trim; neat. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] To sit on a horse square and trig. Brit. Quart. Rev.

Trig, v. t. Etym: [See Trigger.]

Definition: To stop, as a wheel, by placing something under it; to scotch; to skid.

Trig, n. Etym: [See Trigger.]

Definition: A stone, block of wood, or anything else, placed under a wheel or barrel to prevent motion; a scotch; a skid. [Eng.] Wright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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