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Follow up (verb) / Follow-up (noun or adjective)

Different forms

Follow up is the verb; follow-up is the noun or adjective.

Follow up (verb)

Use when

You need the verb meaning pursue something or take further action.

Example

“The service team will follow up on unresolved applications.”

Follow-up (noun or adjective)

Use when

You need the noun or adjective for a subsequent action, message, meeting or check.

Example

“The follow-up meeting will confirm the owners and deadlines.”

Quick check

follow-up on the request, a follow up meeting, send a follow up

Source checked 2026-08-11 (opens in a new tab)