Chase up

verb

To take further action on something, especially when it has been forgotten or neglected.

I'll have to chase up that order. It should have been delivered last week.
Visual representation of "chase up" - To take further action on something, especially when it has been forgotten or neglected.

Often appears as...

  • chase up someone
  • chase up something
verb

To ask someone to deal with something faster.

Could you chase up the supplier? We still don't have the materials we paid for.
Visual representation of "chase up" - To ask someone to deal with something faster.

Often appears as...

  • chase up a supplier
  • chase up a delay
verb

To take further action on something, especially when it has been forgotten or neglected.

I'll have to chase up that order. It should have been delivered last week.
Visual representation of "chase up" - To take further action on something, especially when it has been forgotten or neglected.

Often appears as...

  • chase up someone
  • chase up something
verb

To ask someone to deal with something faster.

Could you chase up the supplier? We still don't have the materials we paid for.
Visual representation of "chase up" - To ask someone to deal with something faster.

Often appears as...

  • chase up a supplier
  • chase up a delay
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "chase up"
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Business Context

Often used at work to refer to resolving or reminding about overdue tasks.

Illustration for Business Context
I need to chase up the marketing report that was due yesterday.
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Task Reminder

Implies a nudge to prevent something from being overlooked or delayed further.

Illustration for Task Reminder
Don't forget to chase up the team about the project deadline.
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Proactive Approach

Shows taking initiative to deal with something that's been ignored.

Illustration for Proactive Approach
She decided to chase up the forgotten invoice before the accounts closed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Business Context

Often used at work to refer to resolving or reminding about overdue tasks.

Illustration for Business Context
I need to chase up the marketing report that was due yesterday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Task Reminder

Implies a nudge to prevent something from being overlooked or delayed further.

Illustration for Task Reminder
Don't forget to chase up the team about the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Proactive Approach

Shows taking initiative to deal with something that's been ignored.

Illustration for Proactive Approach
She decided to chase up the forgotten invoice before the accounts closed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Business Context

Often used at work to refer to resolving or reminding about overdue tasks.

Illustration for Business Context
I need to chase up the marketing report that was due yesterday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Task Reminder

Implies a nudge to prevent something from being overlooked or delayed further.

Illustration for Task Reminder
Don't forget to chase up the team about the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Proactive Approach

Shows taking initiative to deal with something that's been ignored.

Illustration for Proactive Approach
She decided to chase up the forgotten invoice before the accounts closed.
Visual representation of the word "Chase up"

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