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Word | Trigger |
Portuguese Meaning | cão, gatilho, puxar o gatilho, atirar, ativar |
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun / an act that sets in motion some course of events / A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity. / the little lever which is pulled to fire a gun / set off / a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. / a lever on a gun that you pull to fire the gun / something that causes something else to happen / to cause (something, such as an alarm) to start functioning / to cause (a bomb) to explode / to cause (something) to start or happen, | |
Usage | ⇒ Keep your finger on the trigger ⇒ John is touchy today; say one word wrong and you'll trigger an explosion. ⇒ Smoke triggered the fire alarm. ⇒ he pulled the trigger of the shotgun |
Synonyms | set off, activate, spark, provoke, start, initiate, set in motion, trip, actuate, inspire, touch off, fire, incite, induction, instigate, kindle, spark off, stimulate, begin, excite, |
Antonyms | stop, check, deactivate, halt, block, arrest, dampen, deaden, repress, turn off, abate, apprehension, ascertain, blockage, brake, break, closedown, closure, consummate, contain, |
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