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trigger

вызывать

Meaning of trigger

cause to start

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EN-UK/tə ˈtrɪɡə/
EN-US/tu ˈtrɪɡər/
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trigger with Russian translation

trigger usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Удар молнии может вызывать лесной пожар.

A lightning strike can trigger a forest fire.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

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.

triggerвызывать
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
longпродолжительный
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

trigger synonyms

Related words worth learning together

cause
general verb denoting the reason or origin of an outcome
set off
often used for alarms, explosions, or chain reactions; slightly colloquial
bring about
phrasal verb meaning to cause something to happen, often used for changes or results
generate
to produce or create (often tangible outputs, energy, interest); can overlap with 'cause' for abstract results
lead to
phrase indicating a consequence or result rather than direct causation; common for chains of events
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🇬🇧en

general verb denoting the reason or origin of an outcome

B2Very Often

The leak caused extensive damage.

🇬🇧en

often used for alarms, explosions, or chain reactions; slightly colloquial

B2Often

The motion sensor set off the alarm.

🇬🇧en

phrasal verb meaning to cause something to happen, often used for changes or results

B2Often

The reform brought about significant improvements.

🇬🇧en

to produce or create (often tangible outputs, energy, interest); can overlap with 'cause' for abstract results

B2Very Often

The campaign generated a lot of interest.

🇬🇧en

phrase indicating a consequence or result rather than direct causation; common for chains of events

B2Very Often

Poor maintenance can lead to equipment failure.

P
🇬🇧en
provoke

usually implies deliberate action to elicit a (often negative) response

B2Often

His remarks provoked widespread outrage.

I
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induce

formal; often used in medical or scientific contexts to mean cause by influence

B2Often

The drug can induce drowsiness.

I
🇬🇧en
instigate

to start or provoke (often used for negative actions or trouble)

B2Rarely

They were accused of instigating the unrest.

P
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precipitate

formal; implies causing something sudden or making it happen sooner than expected

B2Rarely

His resignation precipitated a political crisis.

🇬🇧en

to cause or encourage someone to take an action or response; often about prompting people rather than events

B2Often

The question prompted a thoughtful reply.

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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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