Knock-on
Pronunciation: /ˈnɑk- ˈɑn/
Knock-on (adj)
- Happening as a result of an earlier event, leading to further effects later.
- Transferred from one person or thing to another by a physical hit or contact.
Knock-on (n)
- A later effect caused by an earlier action or change, often not planned.
Knock-on (adjective)
Examples
- The delay caused knock-on problems for the whole project.
- The mistake created knock-on effects that took weeks to fix.
Knock-on (noun)
Examples
- The plan worked, but there was a knock-on.
- They expected success, yet a knock-on appeared later.