ripple effect
ˈrɪp.əl ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of ripple effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chain reactionsituation where one event causes many others
  • The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
domino effect knock-on effect
2.
distant impactconsequences of an event felt far away
  • The earthquake's ripple effect was felt in neighboring countries.
chain reaction domino effect
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Expressions with ripple effect

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create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
cause a ripple effectv.
start something that leads to more effects or changes
Her decision to quit could cause a ripple effect at work.

Expressions with ripple

create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
cause a ripple effectv.
start something that leads to more effects or changes
Her decision to quit could cause a ripple effect at work.
ripple of applausen.
short, gentle clapping that spreads through a group
There was a ripple of applause after the speech.
ripple of laughtern.
wave of laughter spreading through a group
A ripple of laughter spread through the audience.
raspberry ripplen.
vanilla ice cream with raspberry syrup swirls
I love having raspberry ripple on a hot day.
ripple markn.
wavy sand ridges preserved in rock, showing earlier water or wind
A clear ripple mark crossed the sandstone slab.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.
into effectprep.
indicates when a change begins
The new rules will go into effect on Monday.

Terms related to ripple effect

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chain reactionconsequenceimpactoutcomeprogressionresultsequenceserieseffectinfluencerepercussionspread

Examples of ripple effect in a sentence

  • His kind gesture had a ripple effect, inspiring others to help.
  • The policy change had a ripple effect on the global economy.
  • His resignation created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.

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  1. French:effet domino, ...
  2. German:Dominoeffekt, Wellenwirkung, ...
  3. Italian:effetto domino, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto dominó, efecto de onda expansiva, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito dominó, ...
  6. Chinese:连锁反应, ...
  7. Japanese:波及効果, 影響の波, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير التَّمَوُّج, تَأْثِير مُتَسَلْسِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵפֶקְט הָאֲדָוָה, הַשְׁלָכוֹת מִשְׁנִיּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:эффект домино, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ланцюгова реакція, хвильовий ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:श्रृंखलाबद्ध प्रभाव, दूरगामी प्रभाव, ...

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