follow-on

American

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

adjective

following or evolving as the next logical step.

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

follow-on British

noun

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

(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 )

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The chart below shows the relationship between equity-issuance waves, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings, and the performance of the S&P 500 over the past three decades.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

And the follow-on question to that is: What, if anything, survives the Section 2 regime after this?

From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2026

Gilead brought its follow-on drug Harvoni to market at nearly $100,000 for a full treatment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

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 ● Mar. 3, 2026

We positively encourage follow-on imitation in those cases.

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