Follow

/ˈfɒl.oʊ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to go or come after; to move behind in the same direction.

The dog always follows me when I go for a walk.

to obey or comply with someone's instructions or advice.

You should follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.

to pursue or seek after; to endeavor to catch up.

The detective decided to follow the suspect discreetly.

to keep informed about; to watch or monitor continuously.

I follow the news closely to stay updated on current events.

to occur or come afterward; to result from.

If you make a mistake, repercussions may follow.

Old English 'fōlgan', meaning 'to follow, to pursue'.

follow suit

To do the same thing as someone else.

follow one's heart

To act according to one's feelings and intuitions.

follow in someone's footsteps

To do what someone else has done, especially in a career or role.

follower

A person who supports or admires a particular person or group.

following

The act of going after or tracking someone or something.

To keep tabs on someone or something.

I follow all the latest trends in fashion.

To be a part of someone's social media network.

I just followed this new influencer on Instagram.