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.

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.