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initiate vs trigger off

trigger off vs initiate

initiate is a noun but trigger off is not a noun.

initiate and trigger off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
trigger off No No Yes No
As verbs, trigger off is a hyponym of initiate; that is, trigger off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  • trigger off: put in motion or move to act
initiate (noun) trigger off (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity
initiate (verb) trigger off (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for put in motion or move to act
bring up a topic for discussion
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
bring into being
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Difference between initiate and trigger off

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