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please update me the shipment status vs please confirm me the shipment status

Both phrases aren't commonly used in English. The correct, more natural way to phrase this request is "Please update me on the shipment status" or "Please confirm the shipment status for me."
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Last updated: February 21, 2025 • 6061 views

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'on' is missing after 'update me.'

"please update me the shipment status"

The correct way to phrase this request is 'Please update me on the shipment status.'
  • Missing Blu-ray support in cdrecord and growisofs. Please update the system.
  • Please update Dr. Dixon on the patient.
  • Control to Bravo, please update.
  • Unable to process NIS passwd file without a minimum UID specified. Please update KUser settings (Files).
  • That operation will delay the shipment by weeks.
  • Manifest claims the shipments were meant for Malaysia.
  • The consent to the shipment is thus annulled.
  • Set the charges, Blow the shipment.
  • The shipment didn't come this week.
  • They don't update me on turnover.
  • Can you update me with the ETA...
  • Update me on everything we know about that tree.
  • I need you to update me on where we are with the vampire situation.
  • Update me when you have the money.
  • Okay, update me when you're done.
  • You said you would update me.
  • I need you to update me on the patient's condition.
  • I want you to come with me to see anthros so they can study your technology and update me.
  • Tom, update me, here.
  • Okay, happy, come here and update me as soon as they've made a decision.

Alternatives:

  • Please update me on the shipment status.

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'on' is missing after 'confirm me.'

"please confirm me the shipment status "

The more appropriate way to ask for confirmation of the shipment status would be 'Please confirm the shipment status for me.'
  • Please confirm with Andrews that the predators have scrambled.
  • Please confirm that is your view.
  • You are about to have all your settings overwritten with defaults. Please confirm.
  • Please confirm that the following conditions are fulfilled:
  • Hardcastle, please confirm your last location.
  • If you copy, please confirm identity.
  • Please confirm, did you say...
  • Please confirm that this is Frank Beckwith, White House Chief of Staff.
  • Please confirm where you're calling from.
  • Could the Commission please confirm: 1.
  • Base Noe, please confirm evacuation.
  • Please confirm status, Eagle 1.
  • Therefore, could the Commission please confirm: 1.
  • Please confirm when the team is down.
  • Please confirm your listening by repeating what I just said.
  • If hydro power is supported, please confirm compliance with Directive 2000/60/EC [170].
  • Please confirm that the beneficiaries pay in full at least 15 % of the additional costs.
  • Please confirm whether the maximum contributions for electro intensive undertakings are capped.
  • Please confirm that the aid will effectively benefit eligible final consumers.
  • Please confirm that backup is on its way to Diversey and Kenton.

Alternatives:

  • Please confirm the shipment status for me.

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