CEFR B2

ripple effects

noun phrase

Meaning

A series of events or consequences that occur as a result of an initial action or event, often spreading and affecting multiple areas or people.

Examples

The company's decision to downsize had ripple effects on the local economy, leading to increased unemployment and reduced consumer spending.
The environmental disaster had ripple effects on the entire ecosystem, causing widespread damage to wildlife and their habitats.

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ripple effects (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪpəl ɪˈfɛkts/

Definition

A series of events or consequences that occur as a result of an initial action or event, often spreading and affecting multiple areas or people.

Examples

The company's decision to downsize had ripple effects on the local economy, leading to increased unemployment and reduced consumer spending.
The environmental disaster had ripple effects on the entire ecosystem, causing widespread damage to wildlife and their habitats.

How to Use ripple effects

have ripple effects (verb phrase): to cause a series of consequences or changes — "The company's decision to downsize had ripple effects on the local economy."
feel the ripple effects (verb phrase): to experience the consequences of an event or action — "The community felt the ripple effects of the environmental disaster for years to come."

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