follow-up

[ fol-oh-uhp ]

noun

1. the act of following up.
2. an action or thing that serves to increase the effectiveness of a previous one, as a second or subsequent letter, phone call, or visit.
3. Also called follow. Journalism.
   1. a news story providing additional information on a story or article previously published.
   2. Also called sidebar, a minor news story used to supplement a related story of major importance. Compare feature story ( def 1 ), human-interest story, shirttail.

adjective

1. designed or serving to follow up, especially to increase the effectiveness of a previous action:

   a follow-up interview; a follow-up offer.

2. of or relating to action that follows an initial treatment, course of study, etc.:

   follow-up care for mental patients; a follow-up survey.

follow up

verb

1. to pursue or investigate (a person, evidence, etc) closely
2. to continue (action) after a beginning, esp to increase its effect

noun

1. 1. something done to reinforce an initial action
   2. ( as modifier )

      a follow-up letter

2. med a routine examination of a patient at various intervals after medical or surgical treatment

Word History and Origins

Origin of follow-up¹

First recorded in 1920–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase follow up

Example Sentences

Dr. Isaiah's findings expand upon his previous research linking frequent snoring to concerning brain changes and behavioral problems in children, with long-term follow-up of these children into their teen years.

From Science Daily

In a follow-up post, Grande said she was doing her best even though her brain “looks like the world map.”

From Salon

In a follow-up video posted Sunday, Lee addressed the worm rumors and FOB Sushi’s response.

From Salon

The Michigan-led team plans to continue follow-up with participants to determine the long-term safety and efficacy of recycled pacemakers.

From Science Daily

This year's follow-up - tited Dance, No One's Watching - is both an invitation and an invocation, with supple funk grooves that propelled the album into the top 10.

From BBC