[ˈtrɪɡə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun
(e.g: he pulled the trigger of the shotgun)


Phrases:
- quick on the trigger

Origin:
early 17th century: from dialect tricker, from Dutch trekker, from trekken ‘to pull’

[ˈtrɪɡə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (a device) to function
(e.g: burglars fled empty-handed after triggering the alarm)


Phrases:
- quick on the trigger

Origin:
early 17th century: from dialect tricker, from Dutch trekker, from trekken ‘to pull’