Follow on

verb

To continue after a pause or interruption.

She followed on from where she left off in her presentation.
Visual representation of "follow on" - To continue after a pause or interruption

Often appears as...

  • follow on from
  • follow on with
verb

To happen or come after something.

My presentation will follow on after Jane's.
Visual representation of "follow on" - To happen or come after something

Often appears as...

  • follow on after
  • events follow on
verb

In cricket, to make the team that batted second bat again because they did not score enough runs.

The captain decided to follow on as they were well ahead of their opponents.
Visual representation of "follow on" - In cricket, to make the team that batted second bat again because they did not score enough runs.

Often appears as...

  • follow on innings
  • captain decided to follow on

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To continue after a pause or interruption.

She followed on from where she left off in her presentation.
Visual representation of "follow on" - To continue after a pause or interruption

Often appears as...

  • follow on from
  • follow on with
verb

To happen or come after something.

My presentation will follow on after Jane's.
Visual representation of "follow on" - To happen or come after something

Often appears as...

  • follow on after
  • events follow on
verb

In cricket, to make the team that batted second bat again because they did not score enough runs.

The captain decided to follow on as they were well ahead of their opponents.
Visual representation of "follow on" - In cricket, to make the team that batted second bat again because they did not score enough runs.

Often appears as...

  • follow on innings
  • captain decided to follow on

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "follow on"
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Seamless Resumption

Emphasizes resuming something without starting over or repeating previous parts.

Illustration for Seamless Resumption
After the interruption, the teacher followed on effortlessly.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Temporal Transition

Indicates a smooth transition in time within the same activity.

Illustration for Temporal Transition
The seminar followed on with the next speaker.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Seamless Resumption

Emphasizes resuming something without starting over or repeating previous parts.

Illustration for Seamless Resumption
After the interruption, the teacher followed on effortlessly.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Temporal Transition

Indicates a smooth transition in time within the same activity.

Illustration for Temporal Transition
The seminar followed on with the next speaker.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Seamless Resumption

Emphasizes resuming something without starting over or repeating previous parts.

Illustration for Seamless Resumption
After the interruption, the teacher followed on effortlessly.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Temporal Transition

Indicates a smooth transition in time within the same activity.

Illustration for Temporal Transition
The seminar followed on with the next speaker.
Visual representation of the word "Follow on"

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