Follow up on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɑɫoʊ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

FAH-loh UP AHN

UK

fˈɒləʊ/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn

FOL-oh UP ON

Definition

To take further action or check on something that was started earlier, often to get an update or make sure it is completed.

Usage & Nuances

Used in business, healthcare, and everyday contexts to show continued interest or responsibility for a previous matter. Often paired with 'issue', 'request', 'email', or 'task'. More formal than simply 'check on'. Use 'follow up with' for people, but 'follow up on' for topics or tasks.

• Spanish: dar seguimiento a - hacer un seguimiento de
• Portuguese (BR): acompanhar - dar seguimento a
• Portuguese (PT): acompanhar - fazer seguimento a
• Chinese (Simplified): 跟进
• Chinese (Traditional): 跟進
• Hindi: पर फॉलो अप करना - कार्रवाई करना
• Arabic: متابعة
• Bengali: পরবর্তী পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া - তদারকি করা
• Russian: проконтролировать - выполнить последующие действия
• Japanese: 対応する - 確認する
• Vietnamese: theo dõi tiếp - xử lý tiếp
• Korean: 추적하다 - 후속 조치를 취하다
• Turkish: takip etmek - üzerine gitmek
• Urdu: اگلا اقدام کرنا - پیروی کرنا
• Indonesian: menindaklanjuti - mengecek kembali

Example Sentences

I will follow up on your request tomorrow.

basic

Did you follow up on the email I sent?

basic

The doctor will follow up on your test results.

basic

Let me follow up on that and get back to you.

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We need to follow up on last week's meeting.

natural

Thanks for following up on this so quickly.

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