follow through

Definitions

1. 1

   To execute or complete a commitment.

   • I don't appreciate salesmen who make promises and then fail to follow through.
   • Try and follow through with your strategy.
   • They kicked around some ideas for doing their own thing, like moonlighting as music video producers, but they never followed through.
2. 2

   To continue moving the arms (and any held implements, such as a bat or club) or legs…

   To continue moving the arms (and any held implements, such as a bat or club) or legs after striking e.g. a ball.

3. 3

   To defecate unintentionally as a result of a cough or sneeze, etc.

   • It looked like he'd just farted and followed through.
   • LORNA WYNDE: You cried so hard, you followed through in Oddbins.

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