an action or a thing that continues something that has already started or comes after something similar that was done earlier The book is a follow-up to her excellent television series. Despite the success of his last album, there are as yet no plans for any follow-ups.
a follow-up study We need to schedule a follow-up appointment. follow-up treatment at the local hospitalSee follow-up in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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