follow after
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle after
Meanings
Come later than someone or something in order
Why “after”? One thing follows another in a list, story, or line. It comes later in the order.
“In the parade, the school band followed after the dancers.”
“A short break followed after the first talk.”
Don't confuse with
follow afterfollow through
Follow after means come later in order. Follow through means finish an action properly.
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