follow-on

See also: follow on

English

Etymology

Deverbal from follow on.

Pronunciation

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Noun

follow-on (plural follow-ons)

1. (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.

2. Baby formula (breast milk substitute) for slightly older infants.
3. (cricket) The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.

Synonyms

• (something that follows naturally): consequence, effect, knock-on