follow-on

plural follow-ons

1. attributiveoftenSomething that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression.

   follow-on effects

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   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.

   There were similar concerns for Alstom's Derby plant earlier this year, until government authorised £220 million funding for Transport for London to place a follow-on order for ten nine-car Class 345 electric units for the Elizabeth line.

   2025 January 8, Philip Haigh, “Will all of the UK train assembly lines survive?”, in RAIL, number 1026, page 51

   Synonyms: consequence, effect, knock-on

2. Baby formula (breast milk substitute) for slightly older infants.
3. ball gamesThe act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.