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knock-onˈknock-on adjective a series of events and results► chain reaction a series of events, each of which is the result of the one before, and which cannot be stopped: · When oil prices rise, prices of other goods all over the world rise in a chain reaction.chain reaction of: · A chain reaction of events eventually led to the Prime Minister's resignation.start/set off a chain reaction: · The revolution set off a chain reaction of revolts in neighbouring states. ► knock-on effect British something that happens as a result of something that has happened before, and that you do not want to happen: knock-on effect of: · The knock-on effect of the rise in electricity prices is likely to be higher prices generally.knock-on effect on: · Any reduction in community care for the elderly will have a knock-on effect on hospitals. ► domino effect a series of events or actions, each one of which is caused by the effects of the previous one - use this especially about a series of bad things that happen: · If schools were allowed to become more selective, there would be a domino effect.have a domino effect (on something): · Opponents of the scheme claimed that if the museum moved from Golden Gate Park it would have a domino effect on the other facilities. NOUN► effect· It will cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, and may have a knock-on effect.· Persecuting Nonconformists could have a knock-on effect in a community, hitting those who were loyal to the established Church.· The reduced availability of credit has knock-on effects.· The timing of the end of Key Stage 3 assessment does have some knock-on effects.· Meanwhile, the knock-on effect of the slump is still being felt out in the provinces.· Mr Marshall's case is that the Pounds 580m will be added to the debt, with knock-on effects for the shareholders.· There are inevitable disruptions to deliveries such as vehicle breakdowns which have knock-on effects to delivery schedules.· Aid can have a knock-on effect in neighbouring countries which are also in great need. ► have a knock-on effect (on something)- Aid can have a knock-on effect in neighbouring countries which are also in great need.
- First, proposed increases in energy and payroll taxes could have a knock-on effect on wage demands and prices.
- It will cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, and may have a knock-on effect.
- Persecuting Nonconformists could have a knock-on effect in a community, hitting those who were loyal to the established Church.
- There are inevitable disruptions to deliveries such as vehicle breakdowns which have knock-on effects to delivery schedules.
- This will have a knock-on effect throughout the economy, and will drive up interest rates generally.
have a knock-on effect (on something) British English to start a process in which everything that happens causes something else to happen: These price rises will have a knock-on effect on the economy. |