Trigger

  • 41trigger — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …

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  • 42trigger — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …

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  • 43Trigger — Trig|ger der; s, <aus gleichbed. engl. trigger, älter engl. tricker, dies aus niederl. trekker »Abzug, Drücker«, eigtl. »Zieher«, zu trekken »ziehen«>: a) elektron. Bauelement zum Auslösen eines [Schalt]vorgangs; b) einen Schaltvorgang… …

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  • 44trigger — See: quick on the trigger …

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  • 45trigger — noun 1》 a device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. 2》 an event that causes something to happen. verb 1》 cause (a device) to function. 2》 (also trigger something off) cause to happen or …

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  • 46trigger — verb 1) the incident triggered an acrimonious debate Syn: precipitate, prompt, elicit, trigger off, set off, spark (off), touch off, provoke, stir up; cause, give rise to, launch, lead to, set in motion, occasion, bring about …

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  • 47trigger — [ˈtrɪgə] verb [T] I 1) to cause something to happen The news of his death triggered more violence.[/ex] 2) to make a machine or piece of equipment start to work Someone broke a window, and this triggered the alarm.[/ex] II noun [C] trigger… …

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  • 48trigger — / trɪgə/ noun a thing which starts a process ■ verb to start a process ▪▪▪ ‘…the recovery is led by significant declines in short term interest rates, which are forecast to be roughly 250 basis points below their previous peak. This should… …

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  • 49trigger — 1. n. a hired gunman. (Underworld.) □ Rocko was a mob trigger for a while. □ Get your triggers outa here then we can talk. 2. tv. to start something; to set something off. □ The noise triggered an avalanche. □ …

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  • 50Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) — Trigger Only Fools and Horses Rock Chips character Portrayed by Roger Lloyd Pack (1981–2003) Lewis Osbourne (2010) Created by John Sullivan Duration 1981–2003: Only Fools and Horses 2010 : Rock Chips …

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