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follow

Meaning of follow

go after

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British English/ˈfɒləʊ/
American English/ˈfɑloʊ/
Russian transcription[ˈslʲedəvətʲ]
follow
follow - следовать
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follow with Russian translation

follow usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Во время похода я стараюсь следовать тропе вдоль реки, чтобы добраться до лагеря.

While hiking, I follow the riverside trail to reach the campsite.

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follow belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

followследовать
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

follow synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between follow / obey / abide by / adhere to / comply with / stick to

🇬🇧English
follow

general verb: go after, come after, act according to

A1Very Often

Follow the road for two miles.

Следуйте по дороге ещё два километра.

O
🇬🇧English
obey

to do what someone in authority commands

A1Often

Children should obey their parents.

Дети должны слушаться родителей.

A
🇬🇧English
abide by

to accept and act according to rules or decisions (formal)

B2Rarely

All parties must abide by the contract.

Все стороны должны соблюдать договор.

A
🇬🇧English
adhere to

to stick firmly to a rule, plan, or belief (formal)

B2Rarely

The company adheres to strict safety standards.

Компания придерживается строгих стандартов безопасности.

C
🇬🇧English
comply with

to act in accordance with rules or requests (formal/legal)

B2Rarely

Companies must comply with data protection laws.

Компании должны соблюдать законы о защите данных.

S
🇬🇧English
stick to

to continue doing something or not deviate from a plan/rule

B1Often

Let's stick to the plan.

Давайте придерживаться плана.

K
🇬🇧English
keep to

to remain on (a route) or to follow rules/schedules

B1Often

Try to keep to the schedule.

Старайтесь придерживаться расписания.

🇬🇧English

to obey or conform to rules; also to watch or notice

B1Often

Please observe the safety rules in the lab.

Пожалуйста, соблюдайте правила безопасности в лаборатории.

🇬🇧English

to hold in esteem; also to treat rules or boundaries with consideration

A2Very Often

You should respect the local customs when you travel.

Вы должны уважать местные обычаи, когда путешествуете.

C
🇬🇧English
conform to

to behave or be made similar to accepted standards or rules

B2Rarely

Products must conform to safety regulations.

Продукция должна соответствовать требованиям безопасности.

🇬🇧English

to perform regularly (a habit, belief, religion); also 'do' in repeated way

A2Very Often

Many people practice yoga every morning.

Многие люди занимаются йогой каждое утро.

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How to pronounce follow and what this word means

follow translation: следовать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce follow

/ˈfɒləʊ/

follow translation

следовать

follow examples

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

follow transcription

/ˈfɒləʊ/, /ˈfɑloʊ/

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Questions about this word

follow meaning: what does it mean?

go after

follow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

follow is pronounced as /ˈfɒləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

follow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals. Translation: Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

Is follow part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, follow (следовать) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is follow part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, follow (следовать) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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