follows up
Continues the conversation
Follows up means to pursue something further after an initial action.
You follow up on a job application by calling to check its status, or follow up a meeting with an email summarizing what was discussed.
A doctor follows up with a patient to monitor recovery.
The phrase implies returning to something to ensure completion or gather additional information: I'll follow up with you next week.
Proceeds without stopping
- proceedsRevenue from a transaction
- resumesJob applicants' summaries
- carries onContinues without stopping
- advancesForward movements or progress
progresses · persists · maintains · sustains · keeps up · renews · repeats · recurs
Request for information
- probeThorough examination or tool
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
analysis · questioning · fact-finding · audit · inspection · detective work · evidence · interrogation
Signals to begin
- nudgesLight prompting touches
- checks inConfirms arrival somewhere
- pingsShort, high-pitched sounds
- contactsPeople you know professionally
reaches out · gets back to · confirms · verifies · ensures · double-checks · reiterates · reinforces
Persistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
determination · resolve · consistency · patience · doggedness · steadfastness · thoroughness · conscientiousness
continues
Proceeds without stopping
- proceedsRevenue from a transaction
- resumesJob applicants' summaries
- carries onContinues without stopping
advances · progresses · persists · maintains · sustains · keeps up · renews · repeats · recurs · extends
inquiry
Request for information
- probeThorough examination or tool
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
examination · analysis · questioning · fact-finding · audit · inspection · detective work · evidence · interrogation · surveillance
prompts
Signals to begin
contacts · reaches out · gets back to · confirms · verifies · ensures · double-checks · reiterates · reinforces · reaffirms
tenacity
Persistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commitment · determination · resolve · consistency · patience · doggedness · steadfastness · thoroughness · conscientiousness · attentiveness
follows upabandons
Ceases to support
neglects · ignores · forgets about · drops the ball · lets slide
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