triggered
verb
- 1
To fire a weapon.
- 2
To initiate something.
“The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.”
- 3
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
“This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.”
- 4
To activate; to become active.
adjective
- 1
Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.
“a motion-triggered alarm”
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