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 best possible outcome is announcing a follow-on meeting,” said Eyre, the ex-U.S. diplomat.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

"He knew we were going to do a follow-on series and he loved the idea," Cornwell added.

From BBC

Fund III’s larger size gives Blueprint the wherewithal to make follow-on investments in the fund’s holdings, including backing add-on acquisitions, according to Lewis.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nationwide Operation Abracadabra was launched after ICE interviewed “100% of individuals apprehended to gather intelligence” to “identify follow-on targets such as stash houses and individuals conducting illegal activity.”

From Salon