follow on
phr. v..phr. v.. to happen or come after something else as a result or a next step.
phr. v.. to occur as a logical consequence or chronological successor to a previous event or statement; often used intransitively or with 'from'.
A short discussion will follow on after the presentation.
The second chapter follows on from the ideas we discussed in the introduction.
The subsequent investigation followed on from the initial report, revealing a systemic failure within the organization's safety protocols.
often used with the preposition 'from' to indicate the source or preceding event.
contrast with the simple verb 'follow'; 'follow on' emphasizes the connection or continuity between the two events rather than just the order.
The meeting followed on the lunch.The meeting followed on from the lunch.when indicating the preceding event, the preposition 'from' is usually required after 'follow on'.