Trigger Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Trigger

Meaning 1 : put in motion or move to act

    Example : trigger a reaction

    Synonyms : activate,  actuate,  set off,  spark,  spark off,  touch off,  trigger off,  trip
Meaning 2 : lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

    Synonyms : gun trigger
Meaning 3 : an act that sets in motion some course of events

    Synonyms : induction,  initiation
Meaning 4 : a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

Meaning 5 : release or pull the trigger on