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 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

"I worry that we are in for a prolonged period of instability and uncertainty," said Brownstein, "that has important follow-on effects."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Obama envisioned negotiating, well before then, a follow-on accord that would make still deeper cuts, including short- and medium-range missiles.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

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 • Jan. 15, 2026

POB may reexamine the standards used to film in the first place by looking at this process as a follow-on to microfilming.

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