Meaning of follow-on | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression.
   attributive, often
2. Baby formula (breast milk substitute) for slightly older infants.
3. The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.

Examples

“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.”

“There were similar concerns for Alstom's Derby plant earlier this year, until government authorised £220 million funding for Transport for London to place a follow-on order for ten nine-car Class 345 electric units for the Elizabeth line.”

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