follow-on

adjective

fol·​low-on ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn How to pronounce follow-on (audio)
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: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression
follow-on noun

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Aileron completed a follow-on public offering in May 2024, raising approximately $17.7 million in net proceeds. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 In retrospect, the company believes that initial intrusion was designed to gain intelligence about Sophos products that would enable follow-on attacks on its customers. Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 The ability to sell follow-on services or support after the initial project is complete creates long-term revenue streams and adds depth to the partnership. Chris Barbin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Part of a collaboration between Takara and Sunrise, the Brave series was a thematic follow-on from Transformers. Ollie Barder, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for follow-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of follow-on was in 1960

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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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