ripple effect

American  

noun

1. a spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.

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ripple effect British  

noun

1. the repercussions of an event or situation experienced far beyond its immediate location

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Etymology

Origin of ripple effect

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Zampella also led the L.A. branch of Swedish video game developer DICE, which was renamed in 2021 to Ripple Effect Studios, and was appointed to oversee its “Battlefield” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

Theme Park Kate is hopeful this could have a ripple effect of boosting the country's existing parks and force them to "step up their game" to match Universal.

From BBC

Small businesses that used to thrive in energetic local communities are having a difficult time keeping up, and the ripple effect is reaching the community.

From Salon

“It’s a ripple effect,” Santa Margarita coach Craig Bull said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Organ donation is amazing, it revolutionises people's lives. That ripple effect when you look at one person receiving a donor organ."

From BBC