follow up

• 动词短语，指在初次事件之后采取后续行动，例如跟进进展、再次联系或继续推进某事。

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

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Take further actionformal

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

   跟进

   • 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.

   同义词act onbuild oncontinueproceedpursuereinforcesupplement

2. Investigate or checkformal

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

   调查或核实

   • 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.

   同义词checkexamineinquireinvestigatelook intoprobepursueresearchscrutinize

基本动词follow