Question 1

What does "follow up on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To take additional action on a specific matter that was raised or begun earlier.

Question 2

How do you use "follow up on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I'm calling to follow up on the job application I submitted last week.

Question 3

Is "follow up on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"follow up on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in professional emails and meetings. Always requires an object ('follow up on the report', 'follow up on your request'). More specific than plain 'follow up'.

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