follow-through \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology:follow through 1.: the act of following through (as in the swing of a bat, club, or racket); also: the part of the stroke following the striking of the ball 2.: the act of carrying out a planned or initiated activity to a conclusion < reports and recommendations will be submitted to the director of purchases for follow-through — Management Review >