follow (EN)

verb, noun

verb “follow”

1. to move behind someone or something, trying to catch up or keep pace
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   The ducklings followed their mother across the park.
2. to come after something in a sequence
   After the movie, we followed the crowd out of the theater.
3. abide by, stick to (instructions)
   Please follow the recipe exactly to ensure the cake turns out well.
4. to happen as a result or effect of something
   If you save money, it follows that you will have more to spend later.
5. to base your way of living on certain principles or beliefs
   She follows Buddhism, incorporating its principles into her daily life.
6. to grasp the meaning or logic of what someone is saying
   After explaining the instructions twice, he asked, "Are you following what I'm saying?"
7. to regularly check on or watch someone's activities or a particular event
   She follows her favorite singer's career.
8. to choose to see updates from someone's profile on a social media platform
   She followed her favorite author on Instagram to get updates on new book releases.

noun “follow”

1. the act of choosing to see updates from someone's profile on social media
   She was excited to see her follows on Instagram double overnight.