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What does trigger mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word trigger? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
  2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  3. An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
  4. A concept or image that upsets somebody.
  5. (psychology) An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.
  6. (electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
  7. (databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
  8. (online gaming) A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
  9. (archaic) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To fire a weapon.
  2. (transitive) To initiate something.
  3. (transitive) To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
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