Follow through

verb

To continue something until it is completed.

It's important to follow through with your promises.
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verb

In sports, to complete a movement or action fully.

In golf, a good follow through is essential for a successful swing.
Visual representation of "follow through" - In sports, to complete a movement or action fully

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verb

To make sure that something happens or is done.

The manager needed to follow through on the new policies.
Visual representation of "follow through" - To make sure that something happens or is done

Often appears as...

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  • follow through on
verb

To continue something until it is completed.

It's important to follow through with your promises.
Visual representation of "follow through" - To continue something until it is completed

Often appears as...

  • follow through with
  • follow through on
verb

In sports, to complete a movement or action fully.

In golf, a good follow through is essential for a successful swing.
Visual representation of "follow through" - In sports, to complete a movement or action fully

Often appears as...

  • follow through with
  • follow through on
verb

To make sure that something happens or is done.

The manager needed to follow through on the new policies.
Visual representation of "follow through" - To make sure that something happens or is done

Often appears as...

  • follow through with
  • follow through on
Definition 1 of 3
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Commitment Expected

Using 'follow through' implies an expectation to uphold a commitment or finish a task.

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When she said she would donate, everyone expected her to follow through.
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Not Instant

'Follow through' often means a process that requires time, not something done immediately.

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He promised to follow through with his plan by the end of the year.
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Commitment Expected

Using 'follow through' implies an expectation to uphold a commitment or finish a task.

Illustration for Commitment Expected
When she said she would donate, everyone expected her to follow through.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Instant

'Follow through' often means a process that requires time, not something done immediately.

Illustration for Not Instant
He promised to follow through with his plan by the end of the year.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Commitment Expected

Using 'follow through' implies an expectation to uphold a commitment or finish a task.

Illustration for Commitment Expected
When she said she would donate, everyone expected her to follow through.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Instant

'Follow through' often means a process that requires time, not something done immediately.

Illustration for Not Instant
He promised to follow through with his plan by the end of the year.
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