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

But in a new follow-on to the story, it's their anxious and awkward sister Mary who takes centre stage.

From BBC

China’s options would be limited by another priority: seizing a seaport or airport—ideally both—to bring follow-on forces and bulky supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government said further action was needed on other recommendations, including the prohibition of non-verifiable messages on infant and follow-on formula labels, and extending the restriction on advertising for follow-on formula.

From BBC

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

From Barron's

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

From Salon