follow up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication or verify.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tiếp tục thực hiện các hành động còn lại sau một sự kiện
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Send a letter, then follow up promptly with a telephone call.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “follow up” mean?
To take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication or verify.
Is “follow up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.