follow up on — to pursue or investigate something further; to take additional action on a matter that was previously discussed or started
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pursue or investigate something further; to take additional action on a matter that was previously discussed or started
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My boss asked me to follow up on the pizza order because half the team is still hungry and plotting a rebellion.
- Please follow up on the contract details with the legal department by Friday.
- She decided to follow up on her job interview by sending a thank-you email and a box of cookies.
follow up on
VERB[/ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp ɑːn/]
to pursue or investigate something further; to take additional action on a matter that was previously discussed or started
a business professional holds a folder while pointing to specific items on a checklist with her colleague. She had previously discussed these action items in an earlier meeting and now returns to address them. The colleague nods attentively as they review each point that requires further attention. Other office workers continue their tasks in the background while these two focus on completing the outstanding items. someone pursuing and investigating something further by taking additional action on a matter that was previously discussed
Follow up on clues with a hollow cup, watch shadows swallow up the truth!
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“My boss asked me to follow up on the pizza order because half the team is still hungry and plotting a rebellion.”
“Please follow up on the contract details with the legal department by Friday.”
“She decided to follow up on her job interview by sending a thank-you email and a box of cookies.”
“We need to follow up on customer feedback to improve our service quality.”
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