trigger
Translation
trigger, cause, stimulus
Examples
He pulled the trigger of the gun.
He pulled the trigger of the gun.
The news was a trigger for his anger.
The news was a trigger for his anger.
Grammar Patterns
a trigger ((for sth.)) something that causes (sth.) The news was a trigger for his anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cause, stimulus, catalyst
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'trecker' (puller), from 'trekken' (to pull).
Memory Tips
Think of pulling the trigger on a gun to start an action.