Follow up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "follow up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-03 07:10

Meaning of Follow up

Follow up American British phrasal verb

1. Used when one tries to find out more about something which has been mentioned.
 

Police are continuing to follow up statements of the witnesses about the accident.

The authorities will follow up several leads and reach their own conclusions with legally obtained evidence.

2. Used when one adds something for what he have already done so as to ensure to achieve your aim.
 

You ought to follow up your phone call with a message to confirm again.

Jane will follow up the first successful film with another next year.

3. Used when checking one's health who has received medical treatment to know whether it is effective or not.
 

After operating, ten heart patients are required to be in the hospital for more five days for being followed up.

It is suggested that people should stay for 15-30 minutes for being followed up after getting vaccinated.

Other phrases about:

explore every avenue

To explore or investigate every possible means

go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

Used to describe the act of scrutinizing something thoroughly.

run the rule over someone

To examine someone carefully and thoroughly to see if they are worthy

booty check

Used to indicate an inspection of a person's buttocks for something concealed there, often drugs

shoot full of holes

Full of flaws.

Grammar and Usage of Follow up

Verb Forms

  • follow up
  • followed up
  • following up
  • follows up

The verb "follow" should be conjugated according to its tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode