shortly after

:  in a few words :  briefly

:  in an abrupt manner

:  in a short time

:  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