Definitions

triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /

VERB

cause to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring about cause generate produce prompt provoke set off spark start

STRONG

activate elicit

WEAK

give rise to set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end halt prevent stop

WEAK

block check

Example Sentences

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That followed a disastrous week when Bitcoin briefly dipped to near $60,000 on Feb. 6 amid a broad selloff in megacap tech stocks, which triggered some liquidations in digital assets.

From Barron's

Bitcoin’s fraud-detection system didn’t appear to have been triggered, according to local cryptocurrency experts.

From The Wall Street Journal

These concerns were triggered by a Bloomberg report that said Chinese regulators advised financial institutions to reduce their exposure to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked about the clash between Diabate and Duren that triggered the fight, Lee said: "Two guys got in a heated conversation and then it kind of spiraled from there."

From Barron's

Widespread conflicts around the world and the Covid pandemic have triggered supply chain disruption and wild variation in freight costs, meaning some operators are struggling to stay afloat.

From BBC