follow-up
[ fol-oh-uhp ]
/ ˈfɒl oʊˌʌp /
noun
the act of following up.
an action or thing that serves to increase the effectiveness of a previous one, as a second or subsequent letter, phone call, or visit.
Also called follow. Journalism.
- a news story providing additional information on a story or article previously published.
- Also called sidebar, supplementary story. a minor news story used to supplement a related story of major importance.Compare feature story(def 1), human-interest story, shirttail.
adjective
designed or serving to follow up, especially to increase the effectiveness of a previous action: a follow-up interview; a follow-up offer.
of or relating to action that follows an initial treatment, course of study, etc.: follow-up care for mental patients; a follow-up survey.
Origin of follow-up
First recorded in 1920–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase
follow up
Words nearby follow-up
Definition for follow up (2 of 2)
Origin of follow
before 900; Middle English
folwen, Old English
folgian; cognate with Old Saxon
folgon, Old High German
folgēn, folgōn (German
folgen)
SYNONYMS FOR follow
3
obey.
19
arise,
proceed.
Follow,
ensue,
result,
succeed imply coming after something else, in a natural sequence.
Follow is the general word:
We must wait to see what follows. A detailed account follows.
Ensue implies a logical sequence, what might be expected normally to come after a given act, cause, etc.:
When the power lines were cut, a paralysis of transportation ensued.
Result emphasizes the connection between a cause or event and its effect, consequence, or outcome:
The accident resulted in injuries to those involved.
Succeed implies coming after in time, particularly coming into a title, office, etc.:
Formerly the oldest son succeeded to his father's title.
ANTONYMS FOR follow
OTHER WORDS FROM follow
fol·low·a·ble, adjective un·fol·low·a·ble, adjective un·fol·lowed, adjective well-fol·lowed, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for follow up (1 of 2)
follow up
verb (tr, adverb)
to pursue or investigate (a person, evidence, etc) closely
to continue (action) after a beginning, esp to increase its effect
noun follow-up
- something done to reinforce an initial action
- (as modifier)a follow-up letter
med
a routine examination of a patient at various intervals after medical or surgical treatment
British Dictionary definitions for follow up (2 of 2)
follow
/ (ˈfɒləʊ) /
verb
noun
billiards snooker
- a forward spin imparted to a cue ball causing it to roll after the object ball
- a shot made in this way
Derived forms of follow
followable, adjectiveWord Origin for follow
Old English
folgian; related to Old Frisian
folgia, Old Saxon
folgōn, Old High German
folgēn
Idioms and Phrases with follow up (1 of 2)
follow up
Carry to completion. For example, I'm following up their suggestions with concrete proposals. Also see follow through.
Increase the effectiveness or enhance the success of something by further action. For example, She followed up her interview with a phone call. [Late 1700s]
Idioms and Phrases with follow up (2 of 2)
follow