trigger
US
/ˈtrɪɡər/
UK
/ˈtrɪɡə/
Meaning
To cause an event, reaction, or process to begin, often suddenly or because of a particular stimulus.
किसी घटना, प्रतिक्रिया या प्रक्रिया को शुरू कर देना या उसका कारण बनना।
Examples
“A sudden power cut triggered the building’s backup alarm.”
“Her comment triggered a lively debate about remote work.”
“The graphic scene was triggering for viewers who had experienced similar events.”
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Not natural: The loud noise triggered to the alarm.
Better: The loud noise triggered the alarm.
Trigger is transitive here, so it takes a direct object without “to.”
यहाँ trigger के बाद सीधा object आता है; उसके पहले “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: The film triggered me very emotional.
Better: The film triggered a strong emotional response in me.
Use a noun such as “response” after trigger, not an adjective describing your feelings.
Trigger के बाद “response” जैसा noun इस्तेमाल करें; अपनी भावना बताने वाला adjective सीधे नहीं आता।
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Learner tip
Trigger often means starting a reaction, not causing every part of what follows.
Trigger का मतलब अक्सर किसी प्रतिक्रिया की शुरुआत करना होता है, उसके बाद होने वाली हर चीज़ का कारण बनना नहीं।