follow up — to check on the progress or result of something previously started, or to take further action to complete or improve it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to check on the progress or result of something previously started, or to take further action to complete or improve it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to follow up on my job application, so I called the company today.
- My cat 'followed up' on the empty food bowl by staring at me for three hours straight.
- The doctor scheduled a follow-up appointment to check if the medicine was working.
follow up
VERB[/ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp/]
to check on the progress or result of something previously started, or to take further action to complete or improve it
After the job interview, she sent a polite email to follow up on her application.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'folgian' (to follow) combined with the intensive adverb 'up', indicating continuation to completion.
Breakdown
follow (to go after) + up (to completion/further action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I forgot to follow up on my job application, so I called the company today.”
“My cat 'followed up' on the empty food bowl by staring at me for three hours straight.”
“The doctor scheduled a follow-up appointment to check if the medicine was working.”
“After the blind date, he sent a follow-up text that said 'So... are we getting married or what?'”
“The 9급 공무원 시험 응시자는 시험 결과 발표 후 이의 신청을 통해 follow up 했다.”
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