(a) quarter after

: one of four equal parts into which something is divisible : a fourth part

: any of various units of capacity or weight equal to or derived from one fourth of some larger unit

: any of various units of length or area equal to one fourth of some larger unit

: to cut or divide into four equal or nearly equal parts

: divide

: to provide with lodging or shelter

: consisting of or equal to a quarter

: following in time or place : afterward, behind, later

: behind in place

: subsequent to in time or order

: subsequent to and in view of

: subsequently to the time when

: later in time

: located toward the rear and especially toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

used with a present participle to indicate action completed and especially just completed

: afternoon