wake

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to start a feeling or an activity that was quiet before.

v. to arouse or excite a feeling, memory, or state of activity from a dormant condition.

日本語:起こす※

“The old song started to wake memories of his childhood home.”

“The sudden political crisis served to wake the dormant passions of the electorate, leading to unprecedented turnout at the polls.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. the track of waves or bubbles left behind a boat or object moving through water.

n. the track of disturbed water or air left behind a moving ship, aircraft, or other body.

“The small boat rocked in the wake of the giant cruise ship.”

“Pilots must maintain a safe distance to avoid the dangerous wake turbulence generated by heavy aircraft during takeoff.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a gathering of family and friends to remember a person who has died.

n. a watch or social gathering held in connection with a funeral, traditionally occurring before the burial.

“Friends gathered at the family home for the wake to share stories of his life.”

“The traditional wake lasted through the night, providing a space for the community to offer their final respects before the morning service.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. used in the phrase 'in the wake of' to mean something that happens after an event.

n. the aftermath or consequence of an event; almost exclusively used in the prepositional phrase 'in the wake of'.

“In the wake of the storm, many houses were left without power.”

“The government implemented strict new regulations in the wake of the financial scandal to prevent future market manipulation.”