follow-through

1 of 2

noun

fol·​low-through ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü 

ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü,

-lə-

1

: the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball

2

: the act or an instance of following through

follow through

2 of 2

verb

followed through; following through; follows through

intransitive verb

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

Verb

• fulfil
• fulfill
• perform
• accomplish
• execute
• achieve
• go through
• do
• put through
• carry out
• make
• implement
• carry off

Examples of follow-through in a Sentence

Verb

you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Trust is built through follow-through, not just intention. —Peter Ross, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Modest upside follow-through to Tuesday’s emphatically broad rally, this time in the form of rotation rather than a broad stampede higher. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025

Verb

In response, Abbott also told Tapper that Texas could remove 10 Democratic districts if California followed through on its own redistricting. —Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

President Donald Trump is considering softening federal laws on cannabis, potentially following through on his campaign promise to reclassify the drug and increase access to medical marijuana. —Solcyré Burga, Time, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for follow-through

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

follow through

verb

1

: to complete a stroke or swing

2

: to continue in an activity or process especially to a conclusion

follow through with a study

follow-through

ˈfäl-ō-ˌthrü

ˌfäl-ō-ˈthrü

-ə-

noun