follow up on (something)
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to try to get more information about (something)
The police followed up on the leads.
2
: to do something in response to (something) : to take appropriate action about (something)
He says that the police failed to follow up on his complaints.
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Israelis recognize that their ability to follow up on their military success faces constraints, especially the high cost and limited supply of interceptors for the country’s missile defenses, which are necessary to protect Israel from Iranian assaults.
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Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
Perhaps to stay in touch with a new friend, follow up on a potential business opportunity or form a new romantic connection.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Periodically, over years, troopers and detectives reviewed the case and made attempts to follow up on any new evidence, the release said.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
No-eul was last seen at an airport, en route to follow up on that lead.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
Perhaps to stay in touch with a new friend, follow up on a potential business opportunity or form a new romantic connection.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Periodically, over years, troopers and detectives reviewed the case and made attempts to follow up on any new evidence, the release said.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
No-eul was last seen at an airport, en route to follow up on that lead.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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“Follow up on (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20up%20on%20%28something%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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