follow-on

A "follow-on" generally refers to an action or event that occurs after an initial one, building upon it or continuing the process. In business or legal contexts, it often describes additional activities, negotiations, or transactions that happen after an initial deal or decision, such as follow-on investments made after an initial funding round. In military or strategic terms, it can denote subsequent operations that proceed an initial action. Overall, a follow-on indicates a subsequent step that extends or supports the original activity, guiding ongoing progress or response.