word
Trigger
TRIH-gur
/ˈtrɪɡɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
trigger
Dictionary meaning
An act that sets in motion some course of events.
Examples
- Trigger a reaction.
Synonyms: induction, initiation
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