Phrase guide

chain of events

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A series of occurrences seen as chronologically linked, and generally in which each occurrence is caused by the previous one and in turn causes the next.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • to set off / spark / start a chain of events
  • A chain of events was set in motion.

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: enchaînement d'événements — series of occurrences
  • French: suite d'événements — series of occurrences
  • Italian: catena di eventi — series of occurrences
  • Italian: concatenamento di eventi — series of occurrences
  • Spanish: serie de acontecimientos — series of occurrences