trigger

ˈtrɪɡər
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Translation of trigger into German,

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Verb

tr.
1.

initiate action

cause to start or happen
  • The loud noise triggered an alarm..Das laute Geräusch löste einen Alarm aus
2.

technology

activate a device or system
  • The alarm was triggered by a power surge.Der Alarm wurde durch einen Stromstoß ausgelöst.
3.

emotion

cause an emotional reaction
  • The movie triggered memories of his childhood.Der Film rief Erinnerungen an seine Kindheit hervor.
4.

firearms

Rare
cause a weapon to fire
Rare
  • He triggered the gun accidentally.Er löste versehentlich den Schuss aus.

Noun

1.

mechanics

device that activates a mechanism
  • He gently pulled the trigger of the gun..Er zog sanft am Abzug der Waffe
2.

initiator

Rare
event or situation that initiates a reaction
Rare
Auslöser mTrigger m
  • A loud noise was the trigger for the alarm..Ein lautes Geräusch war der Auslöser für den Alarm

Adjective

1.

psychology

causing a strong emotional reaction
auslösend triggernd
  • The movie had a trigger effect on the audience.Der Film hatte eine auslösende Wirkung auf das Publikum.
2.

initiating

Rare
related to something that initiates
Rare
  • The trigger mechanism is essential for the device to function.Der auslösende Mechanismus ist für das Funktionieren des Geräts wesentlich.
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Expressions with trigger: examples in English and translations in German

Warnhinweis
Trigger-Warnung
The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.
auslösen
The loud noise triggered off the alarm system..
den Abzug betätigen
abdrücken
He hesitated before he pulled the trigger.
nervöser Abzugsfinger
The soldier had an itchy trigger finger during the standoff.
den Abzug drücken
den Auslöser betätigen
He squeezed the trigger and the gun fired.
Er brennt darauf, loszulegen
His trigger finger's itching to start the project.

Images of trigger

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

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
auslösenv.

An unexpected drop in earnings per share can trigger alarm among shareholders.

Ein unerwarteter Rückgang des Gewinns je Aktie kann bei Aktionären Besorgnis auslösen.

lösenv.

Religious symbols in public spaces often trigger a heated culture war.

Religiöse Symbole im öffentlichen Raum lösen oft einen hitzigen Kulturkampf aus.

triggernv.

I can only trigger it with my music and my experience.

Ich kann es mit meiner Musik und meinen Erfahrungen nur triggern.

startenv.

Histamine and other inflammatory mediators then trigger the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Histamin und andere entzündliche Vermittler starten dann die Anzeichen einer allergischen Reaktion.

anstoßenv.

The feedback from customers can trigger off improvements in our service.

Das Feedback der Kunden kann Verbesserungen in unserem Service anstoßen.

Noun
derTriggernm.

The trigger is prevented from activating until this number is reached.

Der Trigger wird erst aktiviert, wenn diese Zahl erreicht wurde.

derAuslösernm.

After months of improvement, his depression flared up without any clear trigger.

Nach Monaten der Besserung flammte seine Depression ohne erkennbaren Auslöser wieder auf.

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trigger: Examples and translations in context

Analysts warned that inconsistent policies might trigger another flight of capital soon.

Analysten warnten, dass inkonsistente Maßnahmen bald eine erneute Kapitalflucht auslösen könnten.

Analysts warned that rattling his sabre could accidentally trigger a real conflict.

Analysten warnten, dass sein Säbelrasseln versehentlich einen echten Konflikt auslösen könnte.

In therapy, a loaded question may trigger unexpected emotional reactions.

In der Therapie kann eine suggestive Frage unerwartete emotionale Reaktionen auslösen.

He can trigger the alarm on command from his smartphone.

Er kann den Alarm auf Kommando von seinem Smartphone auslösen.

Handling those sensitive negotiations, one false move could trigger a trade war.

Bei diesen sensiblen Verhandlungen könnte ein falscher Schritt einen Handelskrieg auslösen.

Handle with care those ingredients; some may trigger severe allergies.

Behandeln Sie diese Zutaten mit Vorsicht; einige können schwere Allergien auslösen.

With the chemicals mixed so dangerously, one false move might trigger an explosion.

Mit den gefährlich gemischten Chemikalien konnte eine falsche Bewegung eine Explosion auslösen.

Algorithms can sometimes trigger a chain reaction, causing investors to panic sell.

Algorithmen können manchmal eine Kettenreaktion auslösen, die Anleger in Panik verkaufen lässt.

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