follow up

• Phrasal verb, das weitere Maßnahmen nach einem ersten Ereignis bezeichnet, etwa das Nachfassen, Nachhaken, Überprüfen des Fortschritts oder die Fortsetzung und Vertiefung einer Sache.

A phrasal verb used to indicate taking further action after an initial event, such as checking progress, contacting again, or pursuing something.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Take further actionformal

   To take additional steps to ensure progress or completion of something.

   Nachfassen

   • The doctor will follow up with the patient after the surgery.
   • She followed up on her job application with a phone call.
   • We need to follow up on the client's request.

   Synonymeact onbuild oncontinueproceedpursuereinforcesupplement

2. Investigate or checkformal

   To find out more about something or to check on a situation.

   Nachprüfen oder untersuchen

   • The police are following up on the lead.
   • He followed up the rumor by asking his colleagues.
   • The journalist followed up the story with more interviews.

   Synonymecheckexamineinquireinvestigatelook intoprobepursueresearchscrutinize

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