transitive verb
1. : to pursue closely and steadily
followed up the wounded deer
2.
a. : to follow (an act or achievement) with a similar or related act
b. : to strengthen the effect of by further action
follow up victory with rapid advance
: pursue , exploit
followed up his initial effort
follow up an early advantage
3. : to seek further details about (a news story already printed or broadcast) ; also : to print or broadcast usually on subsequent days one or more stories other than the first on (a news event)
4. : to maintain constant or intermittent contact with (as a case) after diagnosis or therapy