English verb: follow up | |||
1. | follow up (change) pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue | ||
Samples | Did he go through with the treatment?. He implemented a new economic plan. She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal. | ||
Synonyms | carry out, follow out, follow through, go through, implement, put through | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | complete, finish | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | adhere | ||
Verb group | accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill | ||
2. | follow up (change) increase the effectiveness or success of by further action | ||
Samples | The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | enhance | ||