follow up -  to ask again after a short waiting period.  To findout more about                           something.

Example Sentences

I recieved a follow up call from the hospital to remind me of my appointment today.

The agent sent a follow up email to be sure that his client received the correct form.

Please make a follow up visit to the family to be sure that the child is safe.  

set up - to create a new business or organizaation, to plan for an event or                         meeting

Example Sentences

He set up a new business but after 6 months it failed.

The company set up a new division to make it's new product.

Please, set up a meeting for me with Mr. Allan for the 23 of May.  

Take Over - to take control of something from another person or group

Example Sentences

When Averil Smith retires, John Gordon will take over his job.

The Paramount Sundance company wants to take over Warner Brothers Discovery.  The merger will form a large new media group.

Did you hear?  The army just took over the government and the president had to leave the country.

Bring up - 1. to raise a child.  2. to mention an idea or topic 

Example Sentences

It is difficult to bring up a child in the city - I was brought up in a small town.  

The president brought up the idea of a 4 day work week.  

I don't like to bring this up but we are over our budget for the year.

go over - 1. to look carefully and make sure everything is correct.  2.  to repeat or practice 3. to visit someone

Example Sentences

Please go over your work before you send it to the teacher. 

I want to go over the plans for the presentation next week.  

She went over her speech many times before she gave it.

Mom, can I go over and play at Greg's house?

A Story - the Busy Cafe - click the image to open the exercise