trigger

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Trigger' is like a jumpstart. It's an action, event, or situation that makes something specific happen. Like turning on the TV, that action triggers the channels to be shown.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, certain market events can 'trigger' fluctuations in stock prices. An economist might comment, 'News about the merger acted as a trigger for the sudden rise in share values.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The rainfall this year has been less than expected. We should start formulating our contingency plans.

Response:

Decreased rainfall could trigger water conservation measures sooner than expected.

Business

Scenario:

The profits for this quarter are promising. We need to think about what our next steps should be.

Response:

If the profits continue to increase, that should trigger our next expansion phase.