trigger vs trip

trigger

verb
  • To activate; to become active. 

  • To fire a weapon. 

  • To initiate something. 

  • To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone). 

noun
  • An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device. 

  • An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person. 

  • An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity. 

  • A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response. 

  • A similar device used to activate any mechanism. 

  • An event that initiates others, or incites a response. 

  • A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component. 

  • A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command. 

  • A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing. 

  • A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. 

trip

verb
  • To be activated, as by a signal or an event 

  • To raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free. 

  • To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot 

  • To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch. 

  • To cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them. 

  • To become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption. 

  • To pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it. 

  • To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc 

  • To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs. 

  • To journey, to make a trip. 

adj
  • Of or relating to trips (three of a kind). 

noun
  • A quick, light step; a lively movement of the feet; a skip. 

  • A journey; an excursion or jaunt. 

  • A stumble or misstep. 

  • A trip-switch or cut-out. 

  • Intense involvement in or enjoyment of a condition. 

  • A flock of wigeons. 

  • A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations. 

  • The act of tripping someone, or causing them to lose their footing. 

  • A single board, or tack, in plying, or beating, to windward. 

  • A mechanical cutout device. 

  • A faux pas, a social error. 

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