amerikai:
brit:
1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
Just pull the trigger.
2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
3. An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking.
4. A concept or image that upsets somebody.
I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers.
5. An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.
6. An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
7. A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
8. A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
9. An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
10. A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
11. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
1. To fire a weapon.
2. To initiate something.
The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
3. To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.
4. To activate; to become active.