Noun
trigger -
an act that sets in motion some course of events
induction ,
initiation
causation ,
causing the act of causing something to happen
trigger -
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point" ; "it was a great sales gimmick" ; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
trigger -
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
gun trigger
lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
gun the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun" ; "a twenty gun salute"
Verb
trigger -
release or pull the trigger on; "Trigger a gun"
fire ,
discharge bake in a kiln so as to harden; "fire pottery"
trigger -
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction" ; "actuate the circuits"
trip ,
actuate ,
activate ,
set off ,
spark off ,
spark ,
trigger off ,
touch off
come about ,
hap ,
take place ,
occur ,
fall out ,
go on ,
happen ,
pass off ,
pass come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary" ; "A great idea then came to her"
pioneer ,
initiate open up and explore a new area; "pioneer space"