downstream

[US]/'daʊn'striːm/
[UK]/ˌdaʊn'strim/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in the direction of the flow; towards the lower end of a river.

Phrases & Collocations

downstream flow

downstream industry

downstream market

downstream production

downstream effects

downstream processing

Example Sentences

The downstream effects of the decision are still unknown.

The pollution from the factory flows downstream into the river.

We should consider the downstream consequences of our actions.

The downstream industry relies on the products from this factory.

The downstream part of the project is scheduled to start next month.

The downstream team will handle the final stages of the project.

The downstream suppliers play a crucial role in our supply chain.

The downstream impact of the policy change is yet to be seen.

The company is expanding its downstream operations to increase profitability.

The downstream users of the software will receive an update soon.

Real-world Examples

To the north, the Beas River overflowed, carrying vehicles downstream as the river flooded neighborhoods.

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

The dog and I ran in, trying to save him, but were carried two miles downstream.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

So these are brought downstream to the cities?

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 14

And they trigger downstream immune responses.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation March 2016

Emergency evacuations have been organized for people in downstream areas.

Source: CRI Online September 2020 Collection

If we fail to pray, we shall be swept downstream.

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

The slower flowing water is now cleaning itself – depositing sediment on its banks rather than washing it downstream.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

They're worried that the grand renaissance dam will reduce their access to water further downstream on the Blue Nile.

Source: BBC World Headlines

But the state chief minister said the water level downstream was stabilizing.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2021

Water rushed in and the car heaved again, soon to be carried downstream.

Source: New Horizons College English Third Edition Reading and Writing Course (Volume 1)

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