v.
- move or travel behind.
▸go after (someone) in order to observe or monitor them.
▸go along (a route or path).
- come after in time or order.
▸
(also follow on from)
occur as a consequence or result of.
- be a logical consequence:
it thus follows that the value must be negative.
- act according to (an instruction or precept).
▸act according to the lead or example of.
- pay close attention to the movement, course, or progress of.
▸be a supporter or fan of.
- understand the meaning of:
I still don't follow you.
- practise (a trade or profession).
▸undertake or carry out (a course of action or study).
- archaic strive after; aim at:
I follow fame.
Phrase
- follow one's nose
- trust to one's instincts.
- go straight ahead.
- follow suit
- conform to another's actions.
- (in bridge, whist, and other card games) play a card of the suit led.
Phrase verbal
- follow on
(of a cricket team) be required to bat again immediately after failing to reach a certain score in their first innings. - follow through
(in sport) continue the movement of a stroke after the ball has been struck. - follow something through
continue an action or task to its conclusion. - follow something up
pursue or investigate something further.
Etymology
OE folgian, of Gmc origin.