Phrase guide

follow up on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To take further actions regarding (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

carry further or advance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Can you act on this matter soon?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pursue, act on

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: react, oppose

Narrower terms: run down, check out

History

Etymology

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