trigger off

ˈtrɪɡər ɔːf
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Translation of trigger off from English into Dutch

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.

initiate action

UK
cause something to start or happen
UK
  • The loud noise triggered off the alarm system.Het harde geluid zette het alarmsysteem in gang
2.

psychology

UK
provoke a reaction or response
UK
  • His comments triggered off an angry response from the crowd.Zijn opmerkingen lokten een boze reactie van de menigte uit.
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Synonyms and analogies of trigger off in English

Examples of trigger off in a sentence

  • His comments triggered off a heated debate.
  • The news report triggered off widespread panic.
  • Her words triggered off a wave of nostalgia.

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

Verb
uitlokkenv.

The doctor warned that stress may trigger off migraines in susceptible people.

De arts waarschuwde dat stress bij gevoelige mensen migraine kan uitlokken.

Cold weather can trigger off joint pain in arthritis patients easily.

Koud weer kan bij mensen met artritis gemakkelijk gewrichtspijn uitlokken.

Certain smells can trigger off allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Bepaalde geuren kunnen allergische reacties uitlokken bij gevoelige mensen.

The loud noise can trigger off a panic attack in sensitive people.

Hard lawaai kan bij gevoelige mensen een paniekaanval uitlokken.

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Other translations for trigger off:

  • veroorzakenv.
  • teweegbrengenv.

trigger off: Examples and translations in context

Certain allergens trigger off allergic reactions that require urgent attention.

Bepaalde allergenen kunnen heftige allergische reacties uitlokken die snel behandeld moeten worden.

Bright flashing lights sometimes trigger off seizures in patients.

Felle knipperende lichten kunnen bij sommige patiënten soms een aanval uitlokken.

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