trigger

ˈtrɪɡər
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Translation of trigger from English into Dutch,

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Verb

tr.
1.

initiate action

cause to start or happen
veroorzaken teweegbrengen
  • The loud noise triggered an alarm.Het harde geluid veroorzaakte een alarm
2.

technology

activate a device or system
  • The alarm was triggered by a power surge.Het alarm werd geactiveerd door een stroomstoot.
3.

emotion

cause an emotional reaction
  • The movie triggered memories of his childhood.De film riep herinneringen aan zijn jeugd op.
4.

firearms

Rare
cause a weapon to fire
Rare
laten afgaan ontsteken
  • He triggered the gun accidentally.Hij liet per ongeluk het pistool afgaan.

Noun

1.

mechanics

device that activates a mechanism
  • He gently pulled the trigger of the gun.Hij trok zachtjes aan de trekker van het geweer
2.

initiator

Rare
event or situation that initiates a reaction
Rare
  • A loud noise was the trigger for the alarm.Een hard geluid was de aanleiding voor het alarm

Adjective

1.

psychology

causing a strong emotional reaction
  • The movie had a trigger effect on the audience.De film had een triggerend effect op het publiek.
2.

initiating

Rare
related to something that initiates
Rare
  • The trigger mechanism is essential for the device to function.Het initiëren mechanisme is essentieel voor het functioneren van het apparaat.
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Expressions with trigger: examples in English and translations in Dutch

triggerwaarschuwing
waarschuwing voor gevoelige inhoud
The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.
veroorzaken
The loud noise triggered off the alarm system.
de trekker overhalen
He hesitated before he pulled the trigger.
jeukende triggervinger
The soldier had an itchy trigger finger during the standoff.
de trekker overhalen
He squeezed the trigger and the gun fired.
jeukende vingers hebben
His trigger finger's itching to start the project.

Images of trigger

  • trigger: device that activates a mechanism
    (mechanics) trekker
  • trigger: lever that activates a gun's firing mechanism
    (firearms) trekker

Synonyms and analogies of trigger in English

Examples of trigger in a sentence

  • His actions triggered a series of unexpected events.
  • The system will trigger the sprinklers if smoke is detected.
  • A sensor can trigger the lights to turn on.
  • The song triggered a wave of nostalgia.
  • His words triggered an unexpected anger in her.
  • The soldier triggered the rifle with precision.

Translations of "trigger" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
activerenv.

If waves trigger the detonator, it'd already be activated.

Als radiogolven de ontsteker zouden activeren, was dat al gebeurd.

veroorzakenv.

Policy makers are cautious about overheating sectors that might trigger bubbles.

Beleidsmakers zijn voorzichtig met oververhitte sectoren die mogelijk zeepbellen veroorzaken.

uitlokkenv.

Stress and anxiety may trigger a bloated feeling in sensitive individuals.

Stress en angst kunnen bij gevoelige mensen een opgeblazen gevoel uitlokken.

teweegbrengenv.

The unleashing of stored tension can sometimes trigger unexpected reactions.

Het ontladen van opgebouwde spanning kan soms onverwachte reacties teweegbrengen.

opwekkenv.

Emma, you know that's only going to trigger your anxiety.

Emma, je weet dat dit je angst terug zal opwekken.

Noun
trekkernm.

She pressed the trigger quickly and the machine started working.

Ze drukte snel op de trekker en de machine begon te draaien.

aanleidingnf.

His question was the gun trigger that started an intense classroom discussion.

Zijn vraag was de aanleiding voor een heftige discussie in de klas.

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trigger: Examples and translations in context

The design includes a trapdoor that opens when the trigger is activated.

Het ontwerp bevat een valluik dat opengaat zodra de trekker wordt geactiveerd.

I needed a really good hacker to pull the trigger.

Ik had een goede hacker nodig om de boel te activeren.

There is a trigger word which you may never use.

Er is een activeer woord wat je nooit mag gebruiken.

Detecting one of these three objects will not trigger an alarm.

Het detecteren van een van deze drie objecten zal geen alarm activeren.

The trigger's been activated, we don't have much time.

De trekker is geactiveerd, we hebben niet veel tijd meer.

There is a trigger word which you may never use.

Er is een activeer woord wat je nooit mag gebruiken.

The sudden thaw can cause vibrations that trigger an avalanche on the hill.

De plotselinge dooi kan trillingen veroorzaken die een lawine op de heuvel losmaken.

One wrong move could trigger an avalanche of accidents on this icy road.

Eén verkeerde beweging kan op deze ijzige weg een reeks ongelukken veroorzaken.

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