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.