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trigger

intermediateB2

/ˈtrɪɡər/ · trig-ger

To initiate a process or reaction.

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Meanings

verbformal

To initiate a process or reaction.

کسی عمل یا رد عمل کا آغاز کرنا۔

چالاکی

chalaki

Synonyms

startinitiateset offشروع کرناآغاز کرناچالو کرنا

Antonyms

stophaltceaseروکناتوقفختم کرنا

Common Collocations

  • trigger a response
  • trigger an event
  • trigger a debate

Example Sentences

The alarm was triggered by the smoke.

الارم دھویں کی وجہ سے چالو ہوا۔

alarm dhuwain ki wajah se chalu hua.

The change in mood can trigger anxiety.

مزاج میں تبدیلی بے چینی کو چالو کر سکتی ہے۔

mizaj mein tabdeeli bechaini ko chalu kar sakti hai.

He triggered the discussion on climate change.

اس نے موسمیاتی تبدیلی پر بات چیت کا آغاز کیا۔

us ne mausamiati tabdeeli par baat cheet ka aghaaz kiya.

Easily Confused With

ticker:A ticker refers to a device or a display that shows information, while a trigger is an action that starts a process.
nounformal

A device that activates a mechanism or a stimulus that causes a reaction.

ایک ایسا آلہ جو کسی طریقہ کار کو چالو کرتا ہے یا کوئی محرک جو رد عمل کا باعث بنتا ہے۔

چالاکی

chalaki

Synonyms

switchleveractivatorسوئیچلیورچالو کرنے والا

Antonyms

disabling devicedeactivatorغیرفعال کرنے والا آلہ

Common Collocations

  • trigger mechanism
  • trigger event
  • trigger warning

Example Sentences

The gun's trigger was sensitive.

بندوق کا چالاکی حساس تھا۔

bandook ka chalaki hasaas tha.

He pulled the trigger when he saw the target.

اس نے ہدف کو دیکھا تو چالاکی کو کھینچ لیا۔

us ne hadaf ko dekha to chalaki ko kheench liya.

The software includes a trigger for automatic updates.

سافٹ ویئر میں خودکار تازہ کاری کے لیے ایک چالاکی شامل ہے۔

software mein khudkaar taza khari ke liye ek chalaki shamil hai.

Easily Confused With

triggered:Triggered is the past participle form of trigger, indicating an action that has already happened.

Word Family

triggering
verbچالاکی کرنا

See Also

activateinitiatestimulate

💡 Memory Tip

Think of pulling the trigger of a gun to start the action.

Visualize a gun being fired as a representation of triggering an event.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ لمحوں کے لیے سب کچھ بھولا دو، خود میں اس چالاکی کو چالو کرو،

Kuch lamhon ke liye sab kuch bhoola do, Khud mein is chalaki ko chalu karo,

Forget everything for a few moments, Activate that trigger within yourself.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چالاکی سے کام لےو، سب کچھ ممکن ہے۔

Chalaki se kaam layo, sab kuch mumkin hai.

Work cleverly, everything is possible.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "triggeren" — to pull or draw

First known use: 15th century

Originally referred to a mechanism for releasing a firearm, the term evolved to include a variety of contexts in psychology and other fields.