follow through
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through
Meanings
Carry an action to its proper conclusion
Why “through”? You start a task and continue until it is completely finished.
“You need to follow through on your promises.”
“She followed through on her plan to study abroad.”
“You start projects but never follow through.”
Common mistake
He didn't follow through his promise.
He didn't follow through on his promise.
Use follow through on.
Natural collocations
The word partners “follow through” most often appears with — learn the phrase, not just the verb.
Don't confuse with
Follow through means finish an action properly. Follow after means come later in order.
Test yourself
“You need to follow through on your promises.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
follow after
A contrast learners often mix up
Come later than someone or something in order
be through
Same through pattern: finishing
Have finished something
break through
Same through pattern: finishing
Cut into a broadcast or transmission; Force a way through an obstacle or barrier; Achieve success after a period of effort
carry through
Same through pattern: finishing
Complete what was promised
come through
Same through pattern: finishing
Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message, call, or delivery
fall through
Same through pattern: finishing
Fail to happen or be completed
get through
Same through pattern: finishing
Finish a difficult task or period; Survive a hard time; Make contact by phone; Use up a quantity of something; Pass a test or selection process; Finally make a person understand or accept an idea after difficulty
go through
Same through pattern: finishing
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
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