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follow-up

fol·lo·wup

US/ˈfɑloʊˌʌp/ fairly common

noun

1.

a photographic print that has been enlarged

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2.

an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done

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verb

1.

pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

  • “Did he go through with the treatment?”
  • “He implemented a new economic plan”
  • “She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal”
2.

increase the effectiveness or success of by further action

  • “The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation”
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Origin

Deverbal from follow up.

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