Definitions for the word "follow" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To endeavor to overtake; to go in pursuit of; to chase; to pursue; to prosecute.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To accept as authority; to adopt the opinions of; to obey; to yield to; to take as a rule of action; as, to follow good advice.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To copy after; to take as an example.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To succeed in order of time, rank, or office.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To result from, as an effect from a cause, or an inference from a premise.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To watch, as a receding object; to keep the eyes fixed upon while in motion; to keep the mind upon while in progress, as a speech, musical performance, etc.; also, to keep up with; to understand the meaning, connection, or force of, as of a course of thought or argument.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To go or come after; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb: To pursue; to attend; to accompany; to be a result; to imitate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v.
1 (often foll. By after) go or come after (a person or thing ahead). 2 go along (a road etc.). 3 come after in order or time (dessert followed; proceed as follows). 4 take as a guide or leader. 5 conform to. 6 practise (a trade or profession). 7 undertake (a course of study etc.). 8 understand (a speaker, argument, etc.). 9 take an interest in (current affairs etc.). 10 (foll. By with) provide with a sequel or successor. 11 happen after something else; ensue. 12 a be necessarily true as a consequence. B (foll. By from) result. follow on 1 continue. 2 (of a cricket team) have to bat twice in succession. Follow out carry out (instructions etc.). Follow suit 1 play a card of the suit led. 2 conform to another''s actions. Follow through 1 continue to a conclusion. 2 continue the movement of a stroke after hitting the ball. Follow up (foll. By with) 1 develop, supplement. 2 investigate further. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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