follow up on (something)
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to try to get more information about (something)
The police followed up on the leads.
2
: to do something in response to (something) : to take appropriate action about (something)
He says that the police failed to follow up on his complaints.
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The organization is sending teams out into the field on Wednesday to follow up on calls from concerned citizens about dogs that were left outside.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The town has not received a copy of any such complaint, but the board of trustees met with the town attorney in executive session on Jan. 9 to follow up on these issues and to ensure continued compliance with the applicable laws and rules.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Hong Kong dispatched a task force to Thailand this week to follow up on their cases.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the researchers weren’t able to follow up on the risk scores and validate their accuracy, tracking who actually did develop heart failure over time.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The town has not received a copy of any such complaint, but the board of trustees met with the town attorney in executive session on Jan. 9 to follow up on these issues and to ensure continued compliance with the applicable laws and rules.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Hong Kong dispatched a task force to Thailand this week to follow up on their cases.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the researchers weren’t able to follow up on the risk scores and validate their accuracy, tracking who actually did develop heart failure over time.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Follow up on (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20up%20on%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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