follow up
Do something extra after the first thing to make sure it worked or to add to it.
Meanings
To contact someone again after an initial contact in order to check on progress or get a response.
"I sent the application last week and plan to follow up by phone tomorrow."
To do something additional in order to reinforce or build on an earlier action.
"The doctor followed up the diagnosis with a series of tests."
In journalism or investigation, to pursue a story or lead further.
"The reporter followed up the initial story with an in-depth investigation."
Extremely common in professional and medical contexts. As a noun/adjective, 'follow-up' (hyphenated) is widely used: 'a follow-up email', 'a follow-up appointment'. Often used without an object in business English.
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