in the wake of
idiomPart ofwake
in the wake of — idiom
1. following a significant event, especially a destructive or disruptive one, and a
1.idiom
Definition
following a significant event, especially a destructive or disruptive one, and as a result of it
Example
In the wake of the hurricane, volunteers arrived from across the country to help rebuild.
Many small shops closed in the wake of the new supermarket opening in town.