■ verb
1》 move or travel behind.
↘go after (someone) in order to observe or monitor them.
↘go along (a route or path).
2》 come after in time or order.
↘(also ~ on from ) occur as a consequence or result of.
3》 be a logical consequence: it thus ~s that the value must be negative.
4》 act according to (an instruction or precept).
↘act according to the lead or example of.
5》 pay close attention to the movement, course, or progress of.
↘be a supporter or fan of.
6》 understand the meaning of: I still don't ~ you.
7》 practise (a trade or profession).
↘undertake or carry out (a course of action or study).
8》 archaic strive after; aim at: I ~ fame.
Phrases
~ one's nose
1》 trust to one's instincts.
2》 go straight ahead.
~ suit
1》 conform to another's actions.
2》 (in bridge, whist, and other card games) play a card of the suit led.
Phrasal verbs
~ on (of a cricket team) be required to bat again immediately after failing to reach a certain score in their first innings.
~ through (in sport) continue the movement of a stroke after the ball has been struck.
~ something through continue an action or task to its conclusion.
~ something up pursue or investigate something further.
Origin
OE folgian , of Gmc origin.