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follow on

The correct spelling is follow on.

How to pronounce follow on

noun

Say it like: Fol-low- on

The correct spelling is follow on. The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings. For example: "The new film follows on from the storyline of the original 1970s release."

Usage Examples

The new film follows on from the storyline of the original 1970s release.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.

verb

  1. 1.To follow in sequence; to come next.
  2. 2.(of a team) To bat their second innings immediately after their first innings.

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