follow-on
See also: follow on
English
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Noun
editfollow-on (plural follow-ons)
- (often attributive) Something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression.
- follow-on effects
- The Internet is the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol (IP) or its subsequent extensions /follow-ons […]
- The heavily discounted initial engine sales were offset by the follow-on sales of engines and highly profitable spare parts.
- Baby formula (breast milk substitute) for slightly older infants.
- (cricket) The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.
Synonyms
edit- (something that follows naturally): consequence, effect, knock-on