a situation in which one event causes a series of similar events to happen one after the other
domino effect/ chain reaction
negative result
consequence
to make something happen suddenly
to trigger something off
to change the form of something; to change in form
to transform something into something
result, effect
outcome
butterfly effect
the idea that a small change, action, or event can cause much larger one elsewhere or in the future through a chain reaction
to make somebody want to do something
to motivate somebody to do something
a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
adjustment to something
to be the result of something
to spring/stem from something
to prevent somebody from doing something
to inhibit something
the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something
innovation in something
to cause something to develop
to stimulate
to arouse
to generate
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
to react to something
to be one factor influencing
to contribute to
to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect, usually negative
to provoke something
to make an action or a process possible or easier
to facilitate
beginning
origin / source
the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve.
aim, goal
effect, impact
influence
an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later
precedent