follow · v
as follows
B2 used to introduce a list or description
Dictionary examples:
The main reasons are as follows. (24.6)
follow (BE INTERESTED)
C1 to be interested in an event or activity and watch its progress
Dictionary examples:
I followed the trial closely. (42.0)
it follows that
C2 used to say that if one thing is true, another thing will also be true
Dictionary examples:
He's big, but it doesn't follow that he's strong. (29.9)
follow sb's example/lead
C2 to copy someone's behavior or ideas
Dictionary examples:
You should follow Meg's example and tidy your room. (49.7)
follow in sb's footsteps
C2 to do the same things in your life as someone else did, especially a member of your family
Dictionary examples:
He followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor. (52.3)
follow suit
C2 to do the same as someone else has just done
Dictionary examples:
If other shops lower their prices, we will have to follow suit. (43.1)
follow a street/road/path, etc.
A2 to travel along a street, path, road, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I followed the yellow brick road, but found no wizard. (0.0)
I followed the sound of laughter and found the party. (0.0)
The cat followed the red dot all around the house. (0.0)
Follow the main road down to the traffic light. (33.8)
follow (HAPPEN AFTER)
B1 to happen or come after something
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's joke was followed by silence, then awkward laughter. (0.0)
I ate a huge burger, followed by regret and a stomachache. (0.0)
The 'harmless' prank was followed by a month of detention. (0.0)
We were not prepared for the events that followed. (17.3)
There was a bang, followed by a cloud of smoke. (36.2)
The meal consisted of smoked salmon, followed by Welsh lamb. (56.8)
follow (OBEY)
B1 to do what someone or something says you should do
Dictionary examples:
My brother followed the GPS and drove us to a cow farm instead of the airport! (0.0)
I followed the diet plan, but the only thing that got thinner was my wallet! (0.0)
I followed my cat's meows and ended up in the neighbor's fish pond! (0.0)
If you follow the signs, you won't get lost. (17.6)
Follow the instructions on the back of the package carefully. (38.4)
I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early. (38.6)
follow (UNDERSTAND)
B1 to understand something
Dictionary examples:
My dog follows my commands better than I follow my math teacher's explanations. (0.0)
I tried to follow the recipe, but my cake looks like a sad, flat pancake. (0.0)
I can't follow your handwriting. Did a chicken write this note? (0.0)
Could you repeat that? I didn't quite follow what you said. (11.5)
follow (GO)
A2 to move behind someone or something and go where they go
Dictionary examples:
The curious squirrel followed the trail of nuts into my backpack. (0.0)
The clumsy penguin followed the ice cream truck all day. (0.0)
The sleepy student followed his textbook as it flew out the window. (0.0)
She followed me into the kitchen. (8.3)
A dog followed us home. (12.6)
He had the feeling he was being followed. (16.6)