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CEFR C1 — Advanced

Trigger

Definition

(formal) A person, event, or situation that causes something to happen or exist; a device that releases a mechanism or a process, often suddenly or automatically.

Example Sentences

1The trigger for the economic crisis was the collapse of the housing market.
2Can you identify the trigger that sets off the alarm system in the building?
3Researchers are still trying to understand the trigger that causes certain cells to become cancerous.
4Avoid using language that might trigger a strong emotional response from the audience.
5The new policy aims to trigger a wave of innovation in the renewable energy sector.

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