Whereupon

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛrəˈpɑːn/

Whereupon (adv)

  1. Used to say that something happened immediately after another event, often in a story or report.
  2. Used to show that an action or decision caused the next event to happen.

Examples

  • He apologized, whereupon she agreed to help him.
  • The manager spoke to him, whereupon he calmed down quickly.

Whereupon (adverb)

Examples

  • She finished the task whereupon she took a short break.
  • He closed the door whereupon the room became quiet.