Phrasal Verb - Chasing Up
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.Definition
To 'chase up' is a phrasal verb that means to actively investigate the progress or status of something, especially a task, request, payment, or information that is overdue, delayed, or incomplete. It involves contacting an individual, department, or organization to obtain an update, remind them of a pending action, or prompt them to take necessary steps to resolve an outstanding issue. Essentially, it is a proactive follow-up action aimed at ensuring that something is completed, information is provided, or a problem is addressed. It can also imply an effort to locate something or someone that is missing or has been unresponsive, often with the goal of securing a resolution or obtaining required details.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I need to chase up that report from John; it was due last Friday. |
| 2 | Could you please chase up the IT department about our slow internet connection? |
| 3 | The client hasn't paid their invoice yet, so I'll have to chase them up tomorrow. |
| 4 | We're still waiting for the contract amendments; someone needs to chase them up with legal. |
| 5 | Don't forget to chase up the supplier regarding the delivery date of the new equipment. |
| 6 | She spent the entire morning chasing up various departments to get approval for her project. |
| 7 | The manager asked me to chase up the outstanding tasks from the last team meeting. |
| 8 | I've sent three emails, but I'll have to call them directly to chase up my refund. |
| 9 | He's very good at chasing up leads and converting them into sales. |
| 10 | The doctor's office said they'd chase up my referral with the specialist. |