followed (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊd/
Definition
Went or came after someone or something in order to catch or attack them, or to see where they were going.
Examples
The reporter followed the politician to his home.
He followed the crowd into the stadium.
The dog followed its owner everywhere.
How to Use followed
- follow in someone's footsteps (idiom)
- To do the same job or live the same life as someone else, especially a parent or older relative. — "She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and become a lawyer."
- follow up on (phrasal verb)
- To do something to check if something else has been done or to get more information. — "I will follow up on your request tomorrow."
- follow through with (phrasal verb)
- To complete an action or commitment. — "He promised to help, but he didn't follow through with his promise."
- follow the lead of (collocation)
- To do something in the same way as someone else, often someone in a position of authority. — "The company followed the lead of its competitors in adopting new technology."
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