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follow-on

American  
[fol-oh-on, -awn] / ˈfɒl oʊˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

adjective

  1. following or evolving as the next logical step.

    Aircraft manufacturers can expect follow-on sales for spare parts.


follow-on British  

noun

  1. an immediate second innings forced on a team scoring a prescribed number of runs fewer than its opponents in the first innings

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verb

  1. (intr, adverb) (of a team) to play a follow-on

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Etymology

Origin of follow-on

1875–80; noun use of verb phrase follow on ( something )

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, Danone recalled 14 batches of its baby formula and follow-on milk, from the Aptamil and Cow and Gate brands, over fears they were contaminated with toxins.

From BBC

As part of the new amendments, intelligence agencies such as the National Security Agency would also not be able to use OpenAI's system without a "follow-on modification" to the contract.

From BBC

No, though some witnesses argued a correlation between initial visa fraudsters and follow-on fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The best possible outcome is announcing a follow-on meeting,” said Eyre, the ex-U.S. diplomat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, for Nestle it relates to a number of products, including SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.

From BBC