trigger a mechanism

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

To cause a device or system to start working, often suddenly.

mechanismVERB + NOUN

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trigger

Examples (10)

  • A sudden sound can trigger a complex mechanism.
  • The sensor is designed to trigger a mechanism when motion is detected.
  • This lever will trigger a safety mechanism in case of emergency.
  • We need to find what will trigger the ancient mechanism to open the door.
  • The alarm will trigger an automatic response mechanism.
  • His words seemed to trigger a protective mechanism in her mind.
  • The new policy aims to trigger an economic growth mechanism.
  • Scientists are studying how certain chemicals trigger defense mechanisms in plants.
  • Unlocking the device will trigger a complex internal mechanism.
  • The engineer adjusted the settings to trigger the launch mechanism at the precise moment.