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to follow
01
seguire
to move or travel behind someone or something
Intransitive
Transitive: to follow sb
Example
The team followed their leader up the mountain.
She entered the room, and her dog followed obediently.
The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of " Simon says. "
1.1
seguire, accompagnare
to accompany someone or something
Transitive: to follow sb somewhere
Example
She followed her sister everywhere.
I 'll follow you to the store.
Follow me to the park.
1.2
seguire, accompagnare
to go or move along a particular path, route, river, etc.
Transitive: to follow a path
Example
We followed the riverbank for miles.
She followed the dog's tracks in the snow.
Follow the trail through the forest to reach the lake.
1.3
seguire, pedinare
to go after a particular person to watch or monitor their actions
Transitive: to follow sb/sth
Example
The detective followed the suspect all day.
The paparazzi followed the celebrity everywhere she went.
We realized we were being followed when the same car appeared behind us every day.
1.4
seguire, inseguire
to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something
Transitive: to follow the direction of something
Example
He followed her eyes, spotting the bird in the tree.
The cat followed the laser pointer, darting around the room.
She followed his hand, watching as he pointed to the distant mountain.
1.5
seguire, dare seguito a
(of a path, road, etc.) to go in the same direction as something else or in parallel with something else
Transitive: to follow the path or direction of something
Example
The railway line follows the path of the old trade route.
The hiking trail follows the ridge of the mountain.
The bike path follows the shoreline of the lake.
02
seguire, venire dopo
to come after another thing or person in order or time
Transitive: to follow an event or item [adj]
Example
The sunset was followed by a beautiful night sky.
The peace treaty followed years of conflict.
The movie 's opening scene is intense and is followed by a quiet moment.
2.1
derivare, seguire
to be a direct or logical consequence of something
Transitive: to follow that
Intransitive
Example
It 's unclear how her promotion follows from her recent performance.
If the road is blocked, it follows that we need to find an alternative route.
Attending the seminar does not automatically follow that you'll gain all the knowledge you need.
2.2
seguire, continuare
to do a particular thing after something else
Ditransitive: to follow sth with sth
Example
Please fill out the application form and follow it with your resume.
After completing the marathon, she followed it with a triumphant victory dance.
After you finish reading the chapter, follow it with a short reflection.
03
seguire, obbedire
to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions
Transitive: to follow an advice or command [adj]
Example
She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health.
He has trouble following complex directions.
The soldiers claimed they were just following orders during the mission.
3.1
seguire, aderire a
to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something
Transitive: to follow a principle or guideline [adj]
Example
She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products.
They follow the traditions and customs of their cultural heritage.
They follow the teachings of their spiritual leader.
3.2
seguire, imitare
to do the same as another person or thing
Intransitive
Transitive: to follow a decision or approach
Example
The trendsetter wore a unique fashion style, and soon others began to follow her fashion choices.
The company introduced flexible work hours, and other organizations followed their lead.
One student started a recycling initiative, and soon others in the school followed suit.
04
seguire, ascoltare attentamente
to pay great attention to someone or something by watching or listening
Transitive: to follow someone's actions or speech
Example
The audience followed the speaker's every word, captivated by the powerful message.
His eyes followed her graceful movements as she danced across the stage.
The students followed the professor's lecture attentively, taking notes and asking questions.
4.1
seguire, iscriversi a
to subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish
Transitive: to follow a social media account
Example
I follow my favorite bands on Instagram to stay updated on their latest music releases.
We should follow that organization on LinkedIn for updates on job opportunities.
He follows several news outlets on Facebook to stay informed about current events.
4.2
seguire, raccogliere
(of a novel, movie, etc.) to be on the subject of the life or development of a particular person or thing
Transitive: to follow events of a narrative
Example
The movie follows the journey of a young musician striving for success in the music industry.
The novel follows the protagonist's transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader.
The documentary follows the lives of endangered species in their natural habitats.
4.3
seguire, tenere d'occhio
to take an interest in something and its development or progress
Transitive: to follow the development or progress of something
Example
She has been following the presidential election closely.
Have you been following the developments in the scientific research field?
They 've been following the progress of their favorite TV series religiously.
4.4
seguire, comprendere
to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something
Transitive: to follow an explanation or narrative
Example
I could n't follow the professor's complex explanation of quantum physics.
Sorry, I do n't follow what you're saying.
The plot of the movie was so confusing that it was almost impossible to follow.
05
seguire, cliccare su
to click on a particular link on the Internet
Transitive: to follow a link
Example
Follow the link to access the online shopping website.
Follow the provided link to download the software onto your computer.
If you want to learn more, follow the link to read the full article.
06
seguire, praticare
to be in a certain occupation or profession
Transitive: to follow a profession
Example
Mary followed nursing until she retired.
John followed carpentry for many years.
My father followed law as a profession.
07
seguire, svilupparsi
to happen or develop in a specific manner
Transitive: to follow sth
Example
The conversation followed a friendly tone.
The story follows a logical sequence.
The weather followed its typical cycle.
