ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in response to sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to show that an action or feeling was caused by something else that happened first.


Examples
SIMPLE

I sent an email in response to his question.

CONTEXTUAL

The company lowered its prices in response to the new competition from other stores.

COMPLEX

In response to the growing public concern regarding environmental safety, the government introduced strict new regulations to limit industrial waste.

Last updated April 22, 2026