English Dictionary

follow

/ˈfɒləʊ/

verb

(transitive, intransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching. / (transitive, intransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.

I always follow my dreams.

意味（1）

(transitive, intransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.

Follow that car!

意味（2）

(transitive, intransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.

B follows A in the alphabet.

意味（3）

(transitive) To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).

Follow these instructions to the letter.

意味（4）

(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).

意味（5）

(transitive) To understand, to pay attention to.

Do you follow me?

意味（6）

(transitive) To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.

I followed the incumbent throughout the election.

意味（7）

(social media, transitive) To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.

If you want to see more of our articles, follow us on Twitter.

意味（8）

(transitive, intransitive) To be a logical consequence of something.

It follows that if two numbers are not equal then one is larger than the other.

意味（9）

(transitive) To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.

O had I but followed the Arts.