follow through
/ˌfɑloʊ ˈθru/
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Type
Phrasal verb
Meaning
To carry an action, commitment, or plan to its completion.
She promised to help organize the event, but she failed to follow through.
If you start this project, will you actually follow through with it?
To continue the movement of a stroke, swing, or throw after striking or releasing the ball.
Your tennis serve will improve significantly if you remember to follow through.
He swung the golf club smoothly, following through toward the target.
How it's used
When this means “carry out a plan”
- follow through on the promise
“follow through on it.”
He decided to follow through on his earlier promise.
When this means “keep swinging after hitting the ball”
- follow through with the club
“follow through with it.”
Keep your head down and follow through with the club after you hit the ball.
Collocations
- follow through on a promise
- follow through on a threat
- follow through with an idea
- failure to follow through
- follow through on a swing
Synonyms
- follow up
- deliver
Antonyms
- renege
- quit