follow-through

[ fol-oh-throo, -throo ]

noun

1. the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket.
2. the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit.
3. the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion.

follow through

verb

1. sport to complete (a stroke or shot) by continuing the movement to the end of its arc
2. tr to pursue (an aim) to a conclusion

noun

1. sport
   1. the act of following through
   2. the part of the stroke after the ball has been hit
2. the completion of a procedure, esp after a first action

Word History and Origins

Origin of follow-through¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase follow through

Example Sentences

The procedure would have been highly illegal and dangerous if Holt had followed through with it, but at the last minute, she refused.

From Salon

If Trump follows through on his promises to impose massive tariffs and expel millions of undocumented migrants, inflation will soar.

From Salon

Anna Cooper is hoping ministers "follow through with their words".

From BBC

If Sternberg follows through on his threat, the cities waiting for an MLB expansion process instead could scramble to lure the Rays.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Conservatives promised then failed multiple times to follow through with big changes to the system, the newly emboldened Lib Dems put social care right at the centre of their successful election campaign.

From BBC