verb

follow

Translation

to go after, to obey, to understand, to come after

Follow me, I know the way.

You must follow the rules.

Sorry, I don't follow you.

Summer follows spring.

((sb./sth.)) to go or come after (a person or thing) The police car followed the thief.

((sth.)) to act according to (an instruction, a rule, etc.) You should follow the doctor's advice.

((sb./sth.)) to understand the meaning or logic of (sb. or sth.) I couldn't follow his argument.

Synonyms: pursue, chase, obey, understand; Antonyms: lead, precede

From Old English 'folgrian', meaning 'to follow, accompany, pursue'.

Imagine a line of ducks following their mother. They go after her, obey her, and come after her in order.