to find out more about something or take further action
I emailed the company last week and plan to follow up if I don't hear back soon.
follow up — 2 meanings
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pursue leads persistently
The journalist decided to follow up on the anonymous tip, spending weeks tracking down sources and documents.
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1. to find out more about something or take further action
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to check on something or do something extra after an earlier action, to make sure everything is finished or to get more information.
I emailed the company last week and plan to follow up if I don't hear back soon.
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to investigate or pursue information, leads, or suspicions in a determined and sustained way, especially in professional, journalistic, or investigative contexts.
The journalist decided to follow up on the anonymous tip, spending weeks tracking down sources and documents.
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