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.

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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

Etymology

Origin of follow-on

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The drug was being studied as a follow-on to the company’s Strensiq treatment and the study in adults was the easiest way to secure a expanded population, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

We positively encourage follow-on imitation in those cases.

From The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James