Follow on from Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfɹəm
FAH-loh-ON-frum
fˈɒləʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /fɹˈɒm
foh-LOH-on-from
Definition
To happen as a result or consequence of something else, or to come directly after it in order or time.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or written contexts. Often refers to events, statements, or results that are directly linked (e.g., 'What follows on from this decision?'). Common in academic or technical writing; less frequent in casual speech.
Spanish: derivarse de - seguir dePortuguese (BR): originar-se de - resultar dePortuguese (PT): resultar de - suceder aChinese (Simplified): 源自于 - 由于Chinese (Traditional): 源自於 - 由於Hindi: के परिणामस्वरूप होना - के बाद आनाArabic: ينتج عن - يتبع منBengali: ফলাফল হওয়া - পরবর্তী হওয়াRussian: являться следствием - следовать заJapanese: 結果として起こる - 続くVietnamese: là kết quả của - tiếp theo sauKorean: 결과로 이어지다 - 뒤이어 일어나다Turkish: sonuç olarak ortaya çıkmak - ardından gelmekUrdu: نتیجہ ہونا - بعد میں آناIndonesian: merupakan akibat dari - terjadi setelah
Example Sentences
The problem follows on from last year's mistakes.
basic
A new law followed on from the changes in society.
basic
What will follow on from this decision?
basic
All these problems follow on from ignoring the early warning signs.
natural
The discussion followed on from a heated debate last night.
natural
A lot of new questions follow on from your explanation.
natural