Definition of "follow-on" in English

noun

1. (often attributive) Something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression.

   • 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.

2. Baby formula (breast milk substitute) for slightly older infants.

3. (cricket) The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.