26984 words

ensues

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
to happen after something else, especially as a result of it:

Examples:

The police officer said that he had placed the man under arrest and that a scuffle had ensued.
2
to happen after something else, esp. as a result of it:

Examples:

Chaos ensued when 60 charter schools run by one company were all suddenly closed.
After his outburst, a long silence ensued.

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