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• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, nach jemandem oder etwas zu gehen oder zu kommen, sowie etwas zu verstehen oder zu befolgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of going or coming after someone or something, or to understand or obey.

1. Go or come afterA1formal

   To move or travel behind someone or something.

   Folgen

   • Please follow me to the office.
   • The dog followed the children home.
   • She followed the path through the forest.

   Synonymeaccompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   Antonymeleadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   Verstehen

   • I don't follow your reasoning.
   • Can you follow the instructions carefully?
   • He followed the teacher's explanation perfectly.

   Synonymeapprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   Antonymebaffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

   To act in accordance with rules, advice, or instructions.

   Befolgen

   • You must follow the safety rules.
   • Follow my advice and you'll succeed.
   • Students are expected to follow the guidelines.

   Synonymeabide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   Antonymebreakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

   To subscribe to someone's updates on social media or track their activities.

   Abonnieren oder verfolgen

   • I follow her on Instagram.
   • He follows several news accounts.
   • Do you follow any sports teams online?

   Synonymemonitorsubscribetrackwatch

Phrasal-Variantenfollow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on