follow-through
[ fol-oh-throo, -throo ]
/ ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /
noun
the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket.
the portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit.
the act of continuing a plan, project, scheme, or the like to its completion.
Origin of follow-through
First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase
follow through
Words nearby follow-through
follow the leader,
follow through,
follow up,
follow-my-leader,
follow-on,
follow-through,
follow-up,
follower,
followership,
following,
following bougie
Definition for follow through (2 of 2)
Origin of follow
before 900; Middle English
folwen, Old English
folgian; cognate with Old Saxon
folgon, Old High German
folgēn, folgōn (German
folgen)
SYNONYMS FOR follow
3
obey.
19
arise,
proceed.
Follow,
ensue,
result,
succeed imply coming after something else, in a natural sequence.
Follow is the general word:
We must wait to see what follows. A detailed account follows.
Ensue implies a logical sequence, what might be expected normally to come after a given act, cause, etc.:
When the power lines were cut, a paralysis of transportation ensued.
Result emphasizes the connection between a cause or event and its effect, consequence, or outcome:
The accident resulted in injuries to those involved.
Succeed implies coming after in time, particularly coming into a title, office, etc.:
Formerly the oldest son succeeded to his father's title.
ANTONYMS FOR follow
OTHER WORDS FROM follow
fol·low·a·ble, adjective un·fol·low·a·ble, adjective un·fol·lowed, adjective well-fol·lowed, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for follow through (1 of 2)
follow through
verb (adverb)
sport
to complete (a stroke or shot) by continuing the movement to the end of its arc
(tr)
to pursue (an aim) to a conclusion
noun follow-through
sport
- the act of following through
- the part of the stroke after the ball has been hit
the completion of a procedure, esp after a first action
British Dictionary definitions for follow through (2 of 2)
follow
/ (ˈfɒləʊ) /
verb
noun
billiards snooker
- a forward spin imparted to a cue ball causing it to roll after the object ball
- a shot made in this way
Derived forms of follow
followable, adjectiveWord Origin for follow
Old English
folgian; related to Old Frisian
folgia, Old Saxon
folgōn, Old High German
folgēn
Idioms and Phrases with follow through (1 of 2)
follow through
In sports such as tennis or golf, carry a stroke to completion after striking the ball. For example, You don't follow through on your backhand, so it goes into the net. [Late 1800s]
Carry an object, project, or intention to completion; pursue fully. For example, She followed through on her promise to reorganize the department. Also see follow up, def. 1.
Idioms and Phrases with follow through (2 of 2)
follow