trigger
Meaning
To trigger something means to cause it to happen or start, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "trigger" with "ignite," as they can imply different types of initiation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
small
alarm
on
the
kitchen
wall
can
trigger
a
loud
sound
when
the
timer
ends
,
so
Anna
always
checks
the
time
before
she
starts
cooking
.
She
learned
to
be
careful
after
she
once
forgot
a
cake
and
it
burned
.
Now
she
stays
near
the
oven
and
watches
the
batter
carefully
so
that
small
mistakes
do
not
ruin
the
dessert
.
She
also
writes
the
cooking
time
on
a
note
and
puts
it
on
the
counter
.
If
the
oven
gets
too
hot
,
she
opens
the
door
quickly
and
turns
the
heat
down
to
avoid
more
problems
.
Common Phrases
trigger a reaction
trigger an event
trigger a response
Synonyms
Related Words
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