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

Veltman continued with his follow-through, kicking the Gunners player in the process and sending him to the ground.

From BBC

Biden’s follow-through on an earlier promise was applauded by many, given the dark history of substandard care and chronic staffing shortages that have led to unconscionable levels of suffering and even death.

From Los Angeles Times

If there is no full follow-through by Poland, restrictive measures could be reimposed.

From Seattle Times

Jen Golbeck, a professor in the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, said Meta is big enough to be a leader in labeling manipulated content, but follow-through is just as important as changing policy.

From Seattle Times

Boly, who played under Nuno at Wolves, appeared to get the ball, but referee Robert Jones deemed the Ivory Coast defender to have been too forceful in his follow-through challenge.

From BBC