# triggered

Pronunciation: US say "TRIG-urd" /ˈtɹɪɡɚd/; UK say "TRIG-uhd" /ˈtɹɪɡəd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of trigger. — simple past and past participle of trigger
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of trigger. Use this form for something that set off a reaction in the past.
   - _The earthquake triggered a series of landslides along the coast._
   - _The shutdown was triggered by months of mounting complaints._

## Adjective

2. Angry and emotionally agitated, usually as a sudden reaction to a particular remark or event.
   - Simple: Feeling suddenly angry or upset, often because of something that was said or done.
   - _The triggered passenger demanded an apology from the flight attendant._
   - _He went quiet, clearly triggered by the mention of his old job._
3. Equipped with a trigger that responds when a specific condition is met.
   - Simple: Built with a part that starts an action when a certain thing happens.
   - _The alarm is triggered, sounding whenever the temperature crosses a set limit._
   - _Engineers tested the triggered circuit to confirm it responded only under the right conditions._

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