follows

/ˈfɒləʊz//ˈfɑloʊz/

noun

  1. 1

    (sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.

    “a follow shot”
  2. 2

    The act of following another user's online activity.

verb

  1. 1

    To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

    “Follow that car!”
  2. 2

    To go or come after in a sequence.

    “B follows A in the alphabet.”
  3. 3

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

    “Follow these instructions to the letter.”
  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    To understand, to pay attention to.

    “Do you follow me?”
  6. 6

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

    “I followed the incumbent throughout the election.”
  7. 7

    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.”
  8. 8

    To be a logical consequence of something.

    “If you don't practise proper hygiene, illness is sure to follow.”
  9. 9

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

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