follow through

[ˈfɑːloʊ θruː]

verb/noun

levar adiante, cumprir, completar

1. To complete or pursue something to its conclusion; to do what one has promised or started

She promised to follow through on her commitment to the project.

Ela prometeu levar adiante seu compromisso com o projeto.

2. In sports, to complete the motion of a stroke or swing after hitting a ball

A proper golf follow through is essential for accuracy.

Um acompanhamento correto no golfe é essencial para a precisão.

3. The continuation of a motion or action after the initial impact

The tennis player's follow through was smooth and controlled.

O acompanhamento do tenista foi suave e controlado.

NYC Slang

stay on it, stay on point, handle your business

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

levar adiante, cumprir, seguir até o fim

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

cumprir, levar adiante

Standard usage

São Paulo

levar adiante, cumprir a promessa

Emphasis on promise fulfillment

Portugal

prosseguir, levar até ao fim, cumprir

Similar to Brazilian but with Portuguese pronunciation and articles

follow through on a promise

follow through with a plan

lack of follow through

ensure follow through

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