follow
fo
ˈfɑ
faa
llow
loʊ
low
British pronunciation
/ˈfɒləʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "follow"in English

to follow
01

to move or travel behind someone or something

Intransitive
Transitive: to follow sb
to follow definition and meaning
example
Examples
The team followed their leader up the mountain.
1.1

to accompany someone or something

Transitive: to follow sb somewhere
example
Examples
She followed her sister everywhere.
1.2

to go or move along a particular path, route, river, etc.

Transitive: to follow a path
example
Examples
We followed the riverbank for miles.
1.3

to go after a particular person to watch or monitor their actions

Transitive: to follow sb/sth
to follow definition and meaning
example
Examples
The detective followed the suspect all day.
1.4

to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something

Transitive: to follow the direction of something
example
Examples
He followed her eyes, spotting the bird in the tree.
1.5

(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
Examples
The railway line follows the path of the old trade route.
02

to come after another thing or person in order or time

Transitive: to follow an event or item [adj]
to follow definition and meaning
example
Examples
The sunset was followed by a beautiful night sky.
2.1

to be a direct or logical consequence of something

Transitive: to follow that
Intransitive
example
Examples
It 's unclear how her promotion follows from her recent performance.
2.2

to do a particular thing after something else

Ditransitive: to follow sth with sth
example
Examples
Please fill out the application form and follow it with your resume.
03

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

Transitive: to follow an advice or command [adj]
to follow definition and meaning
example
Examples
She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health.
3.1

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

Transitive: to follow a principle or guideline [adj]
example
Examples
She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products.
3.2

to do the same as another person or thing

Intransitive
Transitive: to follow a decision or approach
example
Examples
The trendsetter wore a unique fashion style, and soon others began to follow her fashion choices.
04

to pay great attention to someone or something by watching or listening

Transitive: to follow someone's actions or speech
example
Examples
The audience followed the speaker's every word, captivated by the powerful message.
4.1

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
to follow definition and meaning
example
Examples
I follow my favorite bands on Instagram to stay updated on their latest music releases.
4.2

(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
Examples
The movie follows the journey of a young musician striving for success in the music industry.
4.3

to take an interest in something and its development or progress

Transitive: to follow the development or progress of something
example
Examples
She has been following the presidential election closely.
4.4

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

Transitive: to follow an explanation or narrative
example
Examples
I could n't follow the professor's complex explanation of quantum physics.
05

to click on a particular link on the Internet

Transitive: to follow a link
example
Examples
Follow the link to access the online shopping website.
06

to be in a certain occupation or profession

Transitive: to follow a profession
example
Examples
Mary followed nursing until she retired.
07

to happen or develop in a specific manner

Transitive: to follow sth
example
Examples
The conversation followed a friendly tone.
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