in the wake of sb/sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. happening after something else, often as a result of it.
prep. phr.. occurring as a direct consequence or in the aftermath of a preceding event; frequently used in journalistic or academic contexts to link a cause to its subsequent effects.
Prices rose in the wake of the fuel shortage.
The government introduced new safety laws in the wake of the tragic factory fire.
In the wake of the global financial crisis, several major banks were forced to restructure their entire operations to avoid total collapse.
usually followed by a noun phrase representing a significant or disruptive event.
explain the literal origin of a 'wake' (the track left by a boat in water) to help students visualize how one event follows closely behind another.
in the wake for the stormin the wake of the stormthe phrase strictly requires the preposition 'of' to connect to the following noun.