Phrasal Verbs

follow up

This page is about the phrasal verb follow up

Meaning

to do something in addition to what's already been done in order to complete or continue a process or a deal

Synonym

consolidate (formal)

For example

  • follow up If you meet a new contact, make sure you get their number and follow up with a call in the next day or two.

  • follow up After selling something online, the website follows up with a customer satisfaction survey.

Quick Quiz

You should follow up a potential sale with a call or an email to the customer

a. before you meet them

b. after you meet them

c. while you meet them
a) before you meet them b) after you meet them c) while you meet them

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