- started, set in motion, or released by a specified thing or in a specified way: I saw an article online about obesity-triggered heart disease.When any of the cameras detects a motion, the LCD screen displays live video from the triggered camera.
- fired or exploded by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device:One of the triggered missiles blew up in the second level of the building, injuring three people.
- having an intense negative emotional reaction to something, usually something connected with past trauma or a bad experience: When a stressful social encounter makes me feel triggered and panicky, I try to distance myself from the situation.Consider using a triggered state, such as anger or anxiety, as a signal to yourself to pause and relax.
- the simple past tense and past participle of trigger.
