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to cascade
01
to flow down rapidly and in large quantities
Intransitive: to cascade somewhere
Examples
Water cascaded down the waterfall, creating a mesmerizing sight.
Leaves cascaded from the trees in a colorful display during autumn.
02
to arrange a series of objects or devices so that they are in a sequence or flow one after another
Transitive: to cascade items
Examples
The engineer cascaded the components in a sequence to ensure smooth operation.
They cascaded the lights down the staircase to create a stunning visual effect.
Cascade
01
a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others
Examples
The hikers stopped to admire the beautiful cascade in the forest.
They took photos of the cascade hidden deep in the national park.
02
a large, continuous flow or outpouring of something, such as light, hair, or even emotions, falling or spreading downward in abundance
Examples
Her hair fell in a golden cascade over her shoulders.
A cascade of sparks erupted from the firework.
03
a sequence of connected events, processes, or systems in which one triggers or depends on the next
Examples
The network failure caused a cascade of system errors.
A single policy change can start a cascade of economic effects.
