Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

domino effect

noun

/ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəʊ ɪˈfɛkt/

Definition

A situation in which one event causes a chain of similar events to happen subsequently.

Examples

When the stock market started to drop, many investors feared a domino effect would lead to a broader economic downturn.
The changes in government policy created a domino effect that impacted various sectors of the economy.
One minor mistake at the beginning of the project led to a domino effect, resulting in several major errors.

Meaning

The domino effect refers to a scenario where an initial action or event triggers a series of related happenings, often leading to significant consequences.