Dec 7, 2016 · The meaning of TRIGGER is a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially : the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun.

A trigger is something that sets off a flashback, transporting the person back to the traumatic event.

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TRIGGER definition: a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon. See examples of trigger used in a sentence.

He pulled/squeezed the trigger. Police officers are trained to not be too quick on the trigger. [=eager to fire a gun]

to fire or explode (a gun, etc.) by pulling a trigger. impetuous: He was too quick on the trigger and wound up losing the deal. trig•ger (trig′ ər), n. a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by …

A trigger is something that sets off a flashback, transporting the person back to the traumatic event.

verb [ T ] uk / ˈtrɪɡə r/ us (also trigger off) Add to word list to make something begin to happen:

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To set off; initiate: remarks that triggered bitter debates; allergens that trigger asthma attacks. 2. To fire or explode (a weapon or an explosive charge). [Dutch trekker, from Middle Dutch trecker, from …