trigger
trigger
cause to start
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trigger with Russian translation
trigger usage examples
Удар молнии может вызывать лесной пожар.
A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire.
Тёплый воздух при встрече с холодным фронтом может вызывать сильный дождь.
Warm air meeting a cold front may trigger heavy rain.
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trigger belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
trigger synonyms
What's the difference between trigger / cause / set off / bring about / generate / lead to
neutral verb for causing an event, reaction, or mechanism to begin
The alarm was triggered by smoke.
Сигнал тревоги был вызван дымом.
The leak caused extensive damage.
Протечка причинила значительный ущерб.
The motion sensor set off the alarm.
Датчик движения сработал и включил сигнализацию.
phrasal verb meaning to cause something to happen, often used for changes or results
The reform brought about significant improvements.
Реформа привела к значительным улучшениям.
to produce or create (often tangible outputs, energy, interest); can overlap with 'cause' for abstract results
The campaign generated a lot of interest.
Кампания вызвала большой интерес.
phrase indicating a consequence or result rather than direct causation; common for chains of events
Poor maintenance can lead to equipment failure.
Плохое обслуживание может привести к поломке оборудования.
usually implies deliberate action to elicit a (often negative) response
His remarks provoked widespread outrage.
Его комментарии вызвали широкое возмущение.
formal; often used in medical or scientific contexts to mean cause by influence
The drug can induce drowsiness.
Препарат может вызывать сонливость.
to start or provoke (often used for negative actions or trouble)
They were accused of instigating the unrest.
Их обвинили в подстрекательстве к беспорядкам.
formal; implies causing something sudden or making it happen sooner than expected
His resignation precipitated a political crisis.
Его отставка спровоцировала политический кризис.
to cause or encourage someone to take an action or response; often about prompting people rather than events
The question prompted a thoughtful reply.
Вопрос побудил вдумчивый ответ.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce trigger and what this word means
trigger translation: вызывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce trigger
/tə ˈtrɪɡə/
trigger translation
вызывать
trigger examples
A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire.
trigger transcription
/tə ˈtrɪɡə/, /tu ˈtrɪɡər/
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Questions about this word
trigger meaning: what does it mean?
cause to start
trigger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
trigger is pronounced as /tə ˈtrɪɡə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
trigger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire. Translation: Удар молнии может вызывать лесной пожар.
Is trigger part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, trigger (вызывать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is trigger part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, trigger (вызывать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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