follow

verb

UK /ˈfɒl.əʊ/

US /ˈfɑː.loʊ/

To go after someone or something.

The little dog followed me home.

SYNONYMS

pursue trail track chase shadow

RELATED WORDS

follow follower following pursuit trail

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To do what someone tells you to do.

Please follow the teacher's instructions.

3. To understand what someone is saying.

I'm sorry, I don't follow your explanation.

4. To happen after something else.

A loud crash followed the flash of lightning.

5. To watch something as it moves or develops.

We followed the race on television.