follow out
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follow out
vb
(tr, adverb) to implement (an idea or action) to a conclusion
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| Verb | 1. | follow out - pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" complete, finish - come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours" adhere - follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan" accomplish, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, action, execute - put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" |
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w>follow out
vt sep idea, plan → zu Ende verfolgen, durchziehen
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