ensuingstep
nounUK /ɪnˈsjuːɪŋ stɛp/
US /ɪnˈsuːɪŋ stɛp/
The next step that comes right after this one.
After you finish your homework, the ensuing step is to pack your bag for school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A move that naturally follows from what was just done.
The ensuing step after mixing the batter is to pour it into the pan.
3. The result or action that happens as a consequence of an earlier event.
The team celebrated, and the ensuing step was planning the next project.
4. The next part of a set of instructions or a plan.
Read the manual to find the ensuing step in the setup.