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Definition follow up in British English

follow up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to try to find out more about something, or to do something more to deal with it

Example

They never followed my complaint up.

Example

The police are now following up some new leads.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
2

to do something in addition to what you have already done, in order to be certain of achieving your aim

Example

Follow up the phone call with a written confirmation.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
3

to check the health of someone who has received medical treatment, in order to be certain that it was effective

Example

The study followed up over 200 heart patients.

Synonyms and related words
anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetize
Definition follow up in British English