In reaction Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɹiˈækʃən
in ree-AK-shun
ˈɪn/ /ɹɪˈækʃən
in ri-AK-shun
Definition
Used to show that something happens as a result of, or as a response to, something else.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English — neutral in tone. Often followed by 'to' plus an event or action: 'in reaction to'. Can refer to emotional, physical, or social responses.
Spanish: en reacciónPortuguese (BR): em reaçãoPortuguese (PT): em reaçãoChinese (Simplified): 作为反应Chinese (Traditional): 作為反應Hindi: प्रतिक्रिया मेंArabic: ردًاBengali: প্রতিক্রিয়ায়Russian: в ответ - в реакцииJapanese: 反応して - 応じてVietnamese: để đáp lại - nhằm phản ứngKorean: 반응으로Turkish: tepki olarakUrdu: ردِ عمل میںIndonesian: sebagai reaksi
Example Sentences
He shouted in reaction to the loud noise.
basic
The company changed its policy in reaction to customer complaints.
basic
Lisa laughed in reaction to the joke.
basic
I only apologized in reaction to how angry she got.
natural
Many people started exercising more in reaction to the pandemic.
natural
The law was introduced in reaction to rising crime rates.
natural