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 )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

follow-on

While he expects Xi and Putin to give Trump "a respectful hearing" on arms control, Hass said they will likely only "agree on broad principles without committing to any follow-on actions".

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

This year, OpenAI made a substantial follow-on investment with others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Intel’s shares fell 4.1% to $97.52 after the chip maker said it would sell roughly $15 billion of common stock in a follow-on offering, seeking to increase capital expenditures in response to AI demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The chief executive of the firm's marine division, Sir Nick Hine, a former Second Sea Lord in the Royal Navy, argues they would be a natural follow-on from the Type-31s.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The follow-on was, therefore, a matter for the discretion of the side which led.

From The Politeness of Princes and Other School Stories by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

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