follow-on

[fol-oh-on, -awn]

adjective

1. following or evolving as the next logical step.

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

follow-on

noun

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

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of follow-on¹

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

Example Sentences

The business has become increasingly complicated, the threat posed by compounded GLP-1 drugs persists, and some highly anticipated follow-on drugs have disappointed.

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Litigants elsewhere can invoke that ruling in follow-on cases, arguing that the government is barred from relitigating the same losing arguments.

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Brian Bennett hit the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwe batter but England remain on course for victory in the one-off Test, after making the tourists follow-on on day two at Trent Bridge.

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Retailers should also make it easier for parents to compare prices, and the ban on advertising should be extended to include follow-on formula.

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The value that might arise from follow-on creations of public domain works remains locked away and the copyrighted works become forgotten.

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