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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.The act of a captain forcing the other side to bat again immediately after their first innings.
verb
- 1.To follow in sequence; to come next.
- 2.(of a team) To bat their second innings immediately after their first innings.
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