fol·low-through
| \ ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü
, ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü, -lə- \
, ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü, -lə- \
Definition of follow-through
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball
2
: the act or an instance of following through
follow through
verb
followed through; following through; follows through
Definition of follow through (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc
2
: to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion
Synonyms for follow-through
Synonyms: Verb
- accomplish,
- achieve,
- bring off,
- carry off,
- carry out,
- commit,
- compass,
- do,
- execute,
- fulfill
- (or fulfil),
- make,
- negotiate,
- perform,
- perpetrate,
- prosecute,
- pull off,
- put through
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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follow-through
noun
English Language Learners Definition of follow-through
sports
: the part of a stroke, swing, or kick that happens after a ball is hit
: the act of completing an action or process
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The first known use of follow-through was in 1895
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