verb

follows

Translation

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

My dog follows me everywhere.

She always follows the rules.

A detailed report follows this summary.

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

((sb./sth.)) to go or come after (sb./sth.) The dog follows the boy.

((sth.)) to obey or act in accordance with (sth.) You must follow the instructions.

((sth.)) to understand the meaning of (sth.) I don't follow what you mean.

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

From Old English 'folgian', meaning 'to accompany, pursue'.

Think of 'following' someone on social media. You 'go after' their updates, and you try to 'understand' what they are doing.