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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He also highlighted South Korea's 5.4-magnitude Pohang quake in November 2017, triggered by water injections at the country's first experimental geothermal power plant.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The scientists then triggered an IBD-like condition by exposing the tissue to a major inflammatory protein linked to the disease in patients.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The club feel they are in a strong position given Fernandes will be 33 when his contract expires if the option is triggered.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Skydance’s Paramount merger, which closed last year, triggered a change of control clause in the NFL’s contract with CBS that gave it the option to renegotiate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In each situation his wires got triggered and he’d go off.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers