SINCE 1828
follow-through
noun
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
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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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