Definition

A followup is an action or communication that occurs after an initial event or meeting, often to check on progress or to provide additional information.

Example

After the meeting, I sent a followup email to summarize our discussion.

Conversation

Hey, did you get a chance to send that followup email to the client?

Not yet, but I'm planning to do it later today.

You should definitely send a followup so they don’t forget about us.

Good idea! I'll make sure to do that before the end of the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Follow-up → It is formed from "follow" (from Old English "fōlgan", meaning to go after or pursue) and "up" (meaning to a higher position or level). The word "follow-up" refers to the act of pursuing or checking on something after an initial action or event.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'after' something ('follow') and then taking it to a 'higher level' ('up') — that's what a follow-up means.

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