trigger

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. something that causes a process or a series of events to begin.

n. an event, stimulus, or circumstance that initiates a mechanical, chemical, or social process.

日本語:引き金※

“The sudden drop in stock prices was the trigger for a global financial crisis.”

“Economists debated whether the tax hike was the primary trigger for the recession or merely a contributing factor in an already fragile market.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Psychology

n. something that causes someone to feel upset or remember a bad experience.

n. a stimulus that elicits a strong emotional response or initiates a traumatic memory in an individual.

日本語:トリガー※

“Certain smells can be a trigger for people who have experienced a fire.”

“The therapist worked with the patient to identify specific environmental triggers that preceded his panic attacks.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Electronics Technical

n. an electrical signal that starts a component or a computer program.

n. a pulse or signal in an electronic circuit or database that initiates a specific action or procedure.

“The sensor sends a trigger to the camera to take a photo when it detects movement.”

“The database administrator configured a trigger to automatically update the inventory levels whenever a new sales record was inserted into the system.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make something start happening, especially suddenly.

v. to initiate or precipitate a chain of events or a specific reaction. Transitive, requiring a direct object.

“The smoke from the burnt toast triggered the fire alarm in the hallway.”

“The discovery of the virus in the local water supply triggered an immediate emergency response from the public health department.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Psychology Informal

v. to cause someone to have a strong, usually negative, emotional reaction.

v. to provoke a strong emotional or psychological reaction, often relating to past trauma. Frequently used in passive constructions.

“Loud noises can trigger some veterans who have been in combat.”

“The documentary was preceded by a warning that some of the graphic footage might trigger viewers sensitive to depictions of violence.”