What does "Pull the trigger" mean?

to fire a gun

"Pull the trigger" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I SHOT MYSELF-- PULLED THE TRIGGER WHILE I WAS CLEANING MY .22.

Grey's Anatomy S2E4

All these photos are up to date, but which one pulled the trigger, Sherlock?

Sherlock S4E3

Even in World War II, in a firefight, only 15%, 20% of the men would pull the trigger.

Black Mirror S3E5

until the day he sticks a gun up his mouth and pulls the trigger

Breaking Bad S3E7

i thought about pointing a gun at you and pulling the trigger.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E11

Someone has to pull the trigger.

Desperate Housewives S1E15

if you pull that trigger...

Inception

Oh, gun to my head, I'd say pull the trigger.

Modern Family S2E15

"Pull the trigger" in TV shows & movies

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