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trigger

trigger

Meaning of trigger

cause to start

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British English/tə ˈtrɪɡə/
American English/tu ˈtrɪɡər/
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trigger with Indonesian translation

trigger usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

Warm air meeting a cold front may trigger heavy rain.

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trigger belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

triggermemicu
seasons of the yearempat musim
springmusim semi
wintermusim dingin
beginmulai
endberakhir
temperaturesuhu

trigger synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between trigger / cause / set off / bring about / generate / lead to

🇬🇧English

general verb denoting the reason or origin of an outcome

B2Very Often

The leak caused extensive damage.

🇬🇧English

often used for alarms, explosions, or chain reactions; slightly colloquial

B2Often

The motion sensor set off the alarm.

🇬🇧English

phrasal verb meaning to cause something to happen, often used for changes or results

B2Often

The reform brought about significant improvements.

🇬🇧English

to produce or create (often tangible outputs, energy, interest); can overlap with 'cause' for abstract results

B2Very Often

The campaign generated a lot of interest.

🇬🇧English

phrase indicating a consequence or result rather than direct causation; common for chains of events

B2Very Often

Poor maintenance can lead to equipment failure.

P
🇬🇧English
provoke

usually implies deliberate action to elicit a (often negative) response

B2Often

His remarks provoked widespread outrage.

I
🇬🇧English
induce

formal; often used in medical or scientific contexts to mean cause by influence

B2Often

The drug can induce drowsiness.

I
🇬🇧English
instigate

to start or provoke (often used for negative actions or trouble)

B2Rarely

They were accused of instigating the unrest.

P
🇬🇧English
precipitate

formal; implies causing something sudden or making it happen sooner than expected

B2Rarely

His resignation precipitated a political crisis.

🇬🇧English

to cause or encourage someone to take an action or response; often about prompting people rather than events

B2Often

The question prompted a thoughtful reply.

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How to pronounce trigger and what this word means

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how to pronounce trigger

/tə ˈtrɪɡə/

trigger translation

trigger

trigger examples

A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire.

trigger transcription

/tə ˈtrɪɡə/, /tu ˈtrɪɡər/

Questions about this word

trigger meaning: what does it mean?

cause to start

trigger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

trigger is pronounced as /tə ˈtrɪɡə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

trigger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire. Translation: Удар молнии может вызывать лесной пожар.

Is trigger part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, trigger can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is trigger part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, trigger can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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