lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

[ Syn: gun trigger ]

a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

an act that sets in motion some course of events

[ Syn: induction , initiation ]

put in motion or move to act; trigger a reaction; actuate the circuits

[ Syn: trip , actuate , activate , set off , spark off , spark , trigger off , touch off ]

release or pull the trigger on; Trigger a gun'