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to trigger
verbgeneral usecommon/dɨ.zẽ.kɐˈdjaɾ/de·sen·ca·de·ar
Definition
1To set in motion; to initiate (something, usually a sequence of events).
Usage examples
“The new policy triggered a series of demonstrations.”
“The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami.”
Common combinations
trigger a reactiontrigger a processtrigger a crisistrigger a war