ensue
UK: ɪnˈsjuː | US: ɪnˈsuː
vi. to happen afterward or as a result
vi. to follow in order or time
The word "ensue" originates from Old French ensivre (modern ensuivre), meaning "to follow after." It combines the prefix en- (from Latin in-, indicating "in" or "into") with sue (from Latin sequi, "to follow"). The term entered Middle English in the 14th century, retaining its core sense of logical or temporal succession. The morpheme sue evolved phonetically from sequi but preserves the original idea of pursuit or consequence.
After the heavy rain, flooding ensued in the low-lying areas.
If you ignore the rules, problems will ensue.
A heated debate ensued when the topic was raised.
The team celebrated, and a period of success ensued.
Chaos ensued after the power outage.