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follow
verb
to
walk
or
move
behind
someone
or
something
,
going
in
the
same
direction
•
The
small
boy
followed
his
older
sister
into
the
classroom
.
The
small
boy
followed
his
older
sister
into
the
classroom
.
•
Please
follow
me
;
the
office
is
this
way
.
Please
follow
me
;
the
office
is
this
way
.
Old
English
folgian
,
fylgian
“
to
accompany
,
move
in
the
same
direction
,”
of
Germanic
origin
.
verb
to
do
what
someone
tells
you
or
to
act
according
to
rules
,
advice
,
or
instructions
•
Always
follow
the
safety
rules
in
the
lab
.
Always
follow
the
safety
rules
in
the
lab
.
•
She
followed
the
doctor's
advice
and
rested
for
a
week
.
She
followed
the
doctor's
advice
and
rested
for
a
week
.
verb
to
come
or
happen
after
something
in
time
or
order
•
Night
follows
day
.
Night
follows
day
.
•
Winter
follows
autumn
in
the
northern
hemisphere
.
Winter
follows
autumn
in
the
northern
hemisphere
.
verb
to
understand
what
someone
is
saying
,
explaining
,
or
doing
•
Sorry
,
I
don't
follow
—
could
you
explain
that
again
?
Sorry
,
I
don't
follow
—
could
you
explain
that
again
?
•
Do
you
follow
what
the
teacher
just
said
?
Do
you
follow
what
the
teacher
just
said
?
verb
to
go
after
someone
or
something
in
order
to
watch
,
catch
,
or
monitor
them
•
The
hunter
followed
the
deer
tracks
through
the
snow
.
The
hunter
followed
the
deer
tracks
through
the
snow
.
•
The
police
car
followed
the
suspect
down
the
highway
.
The
police
car
followed
the
suspect
down
the
highway
.
verb
on
social
media
,
to
subscribe
to
someone
’
s
account
so
you
see
their
posts
•
If
you
follow
the
singer
on
Instagram
,
you'll
see
her
tour
photos
.
If
you
follow
the
singer
on
Instagram
,
you'll
see
her
tour
photos
.
•
Millions
of
fans
follow
him
on
social
media
.
Millions
of
fans
follow
him
on
social
media
.
noun
an
act
of
subscribing
to
someone
’
s
social-media
account
•
Give
me
a
new
follow
if
you
like
my
content
.
Give
me
a
new
follow
if
you
like
my
content
.
•
Her
account
reached
a
thousand
follows
in
one
day
.
Her
account
reached
a
thousand
follows
in
one
day
.
folk
noun
people
in
general
,
especially
ordinary
or
typical
members
of
a
community
•
Many
country
folk
gather
at
the
town
fair
each
summer
.
Many
country
folk
gather
at
the
town
fair
each
summer
.
•
The
mayor
promised
to
listen
to
ordinary
folk
before
making
a
decision
.
The
mayor
promised
to
listen
to
ordinary
folk
before
making
a
decision
.
Old
English
folc
“
people
,
tribe
”,
from
Proto-Germanic
*folkom
.
noun
-
folk
traditional
music
passed
down
orally
among
ordinary
people
of
a
region
or
culture
•
She
loves
playing
folk
on
her
acoustic
guitar
.
She
loves
playing
folk
on
her
acoustic
guitar
.
•
The
festival
features
live
folk
from
around
the
world
.
The
festival
features
live
folk
from
around
the
world
.
Short
for
folk
music
,
first
recorded
early
20th
century
.
adjective
relating
to
the
traditional
culture
,
stories
,
or
art
of
ordinary
people
•
He
collects
handmade
folk
art
from
Mexico
.
He
collects
handmade
folk
art
from
Mexico
.
•
We
listened
to
a
classic
folk
tale
by
the
fire
.
We
listened
to
a
classic
folk
tale
by
the
fire
.
Adjective
use
from
noun
folk
,
mid-19th
century
.
folks
noun
one
’
s
parents
or
close
family
members
,
used
informally
•
I'm
spending
the
weekend
with
my
folks
.
I'm
spending
the
weekend
with
my
folks
.
•
Her
folks
run
a
small
bakery
downtown
.
Her
folks
run
a
small
bakery
downtown
.
Extension
of
folk
to
address
one
’
s
own
family
,
early
19th
century
American
usage
.
following
adjective
coming
next
or
listed
immediately
after
something
•
Please
read
the
following
instructions
carefully
.
Please
read
the
following
instructions
carefully
.
•
We
will
meet
on
the
following
day
.
We
will
meet
on
the
following
day
.
verb
present
participle
and
gerund
of
follow
•
The
children
kept
following
the
butterfly
across
the
garden
.
The
children
kept
following
the
butterfly
across
the
garden
.
•
She
glanced
at
the
map
before
following
the
trail
.
She
glanced
at
the
map
before
following
the
trail
.
preposition
after
something
in
time
•
Following
the
concert
,
the
band
signed
autographs
for
fans
.
Following
the
concert
,
the
band
signed
autographs
for
fans
.
•
The
school
reopened
following
the
summer
break
.
The
school
reopened
following
the
summer
break
.
noun
a
group
of
people
who
support
,
admire
,
or
regularly
pay
attention
to
someone
or
something
•
The
singer
has
a
huge
following
on
social
media
.
The
singer
has
a
huge
following
on
social
media
.
•
Over
the
years
,
the
book
series
gained
an
international
following
.
Over
the
years
,
the
book
series
gained
an
international
following
.
follower
noun
a
person
who
supports
,
admires
,
or
believes
in
someone
or
something
and
often
tries
to
copy
them
•
Maria
is
a
devoted
follower
of
the
local
football
team
and
never
misses
a
match
.
Maria
is
a
devoted
follower
of
the
local
football
team
and
never
misses
a
match
.
•
The
young
artist
gained
many
followers
who
loved
his
colorful
paintings
.
The
young
artist
gained
many
followers
who
loved
his
colorful
paintings
.
From
Middle
English
folwer
,
from
Old
English
folgowere
,
literally
“
one
who
follows
”.
noun
a
person
who
chooses
to
receive
and
see
another
user
’
s
posts
on
social
media
•
The
singer
thanked
her
million
followers
in
a
live
video
.
The
singer
thanked
her
million
followers
in
a
live
video
.
•
If
you
like
travel
photos
,
hit
the
button
and
become
my
follower
.
If
you
like
travel
photos
,
hit
the
button
and
become
my
follower
.
Sense
arose
in
the
early
2000s
with
the
growth
of
social
networking
sites
.
noun
someone
who
walks
,
moves
,
or
comes
after
another
person
or
thing
in
a
line
or
sequence
•
The
guide
led
the
hike
,
and
the
followers
stayed
close
behind
.
The
guide
led
the
hike
,
and
the
followers
stayed
close
behind
.
•
In
the
parade
,
each
follower
carried
a
colorful
flag
.
In
the
parade
,
each
follower
carried
a
colorful
flag
.
Derived
from
the
verb
“
follow
”
+
-er
,
indicating
a
person
who
follows
.
fold
verb
-
fold
,
folding
,
folds
,
folded
to
bend
something
such
as
paper
,
cloth
,
or
your
arms
so
that
one
part
lies
flat
against
another
part
•
Please
fold
the
letter
in
half
before
putting
it
in
the
envelope
.
Please
fold
the
letter
in
half
before
putting
it
in
the
envelope
.
•
The
chef
is
folding
the
whipped
cream
into
the
batter
gently
.
The
chef
is
folding
the
whipped
cream
into
the
batter
gently
.
noun
a
line
,
mark
,
or
bend
where
something
such
as
paper
,
cloth
,
or
rock
has
been
doubled
over
on
itself
•
There
was
a
deep
fold
in
the
corner
of
the
page
.
There
was
a
deep
fold
in
the
corner
of
the
page
.
•
Iron
the
shirt
to
remove
the
folds
.
Iron
the
shirt
to
remove
the
folds
.
verb
-
fold
,
folding
,
folds
,
folded
in
card
games
such
as
poker
,
to
stop
playing
a
hand
by
placing
your
cards
face
down
and
giving
up
any
chance
to
win
that
round
•
Realizing
his
hand
was
weak
,
Alex
decided
to
fold
and
wait
for
the
next
round
.
Realizing
his
hand
was
weak
,
Alex
decided
to
fold
and
wait
for
the
next
round
.
•
She
never
folds
unless
she's
absolutely
sure
she's
beaten
.
She
never
folds
unless
she's
absolutely
sure
she's
beaten
.
noun
an
enclosure
,
often
surrounded
by
a
fence
or
wall
,
where
sheep
are
kept
for
safety
•
The
shepherd
guided
the
flock
back
to
the
fold
at
dusk
.
The
shepherd
guided
the
flock
back
to
the
fold
at
dusk
.
•
A
wooden
gate
kept
the
lambs
safe
inside
the
fold
.
A
wooden
gate
kept
the
lambs
safe
inside
the
fold
.
verb
-
fold
,
folding
,
folds
,
folded
(
of
a
business
,
organization
,
or
publication
)
to
close
because
it
cannot
continue
or
succeed
•
The
restaurant
had
to
fold
after
just
six
months
because
of
high
rent
.
The
restaurant
had
to
fold
after
just
six
months
because
of
high
rent
.
•
Many
startups
fold
within
their
first
year
.
Many
startups
fold
within
their
first
year
.
noun
a
group
of
people
who
share
a
belief
or
belong
to
the
same
organization
,
especially
a
religious
group
or
family
circle
•
After
years
abroad
,
he
finally
returned
to
the
family
fold
.
After
years
abroad
,
he
finally
returned
to
the
family
fold
.
•
The
club
is
eager
to
welcome
new
members
into
its
fold
.
The
club
is
eager
to
welcome
new
members
into
its
fold
.
portfolio
noun
a
flat
,
usually
rectangular
case
for
carrying
loose
papers
,
drawings
,
or
other
documents
•
She
slipped
the
contract
into
her
portfolio
before
heading
to
the
meeting
.
She
slipped
the
contract
into
her
portfolio
before
heading
to
the
meeting
.
•
The
art
student
displayed
her
sketches
neatly
in
a
leather
portfolio
.
The
art
student
displayed
her
sketches
neatly
in
a
leather
portfolio
.
Borrowed
from
Italian
‘
portafoglio
’,
from
‘
portare
’ (
to
carry
)
+
‘
foglio
’ (
sheet
of
paper
).
noun
all
the
shares
,
bonds
,
and
other
investments
owned
by
a
person
or
organization
•
Diversifying
your
portfolio
can
reduce
financial
risk
.
Diversifying
your
portfolio
can
reduce
financial
risk
.
•
His
portfolio
includes
technology
stocks
and
government
bonds
.
His
portfolio
includes
technology
stocks
and
government
bonds
.
Meaning
extended
from
‘
collection
held
together
’
to
‘
collection
of
investments
’
in
the
late
20th
century
.
noun
a
selection
of
someone
’
s
best
work
,
such
as
drawings
,
photographs
,
or
writings
,
collected
to
show
their
skills
•
The
designer
brought
a
digital
portfolio
to
the
job
interview
.
The
designer
brought
a
digital
portfolio
to
the
job
interview
.
•
The
photographer
updated
her
online
portfolio
with
new
portraits
.
The
photographer
updated
her
online
portfolio
with
new
portraits
.
Adopted
in
the
19th
century
by
artists
who
carried
sample
works
in
physical
portfolios
,
later
generalized
to
other
professions
.
noun
the
complete
set
of
products
or
services
offered
by
a
company
•
The
company
expanded
its
portfolio
with
eco-friendly
cleaners
.
The
company
expanded
its
portfolio
with
eco-friendly
cleaners
.
•
Smartphones
make
up
a
large
part
of
the
brand
’
s
portfolio
.
Smartphones
make
up
a
large
part
of
the
brand
’
s
portfolio
.
Business
writers
began
using
the
financial
sense
of
‘
portfolio
’
metaphorically
for
product
lines
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
noun
the
department
or
area
of
responsibility
held
by
a
government
minister
•
She
was
appointed
minister
with
the
health
portfolio
.
She
was
appointed
minister
with
the
health
portfolio
.
•
After
the
election
,
he
lost
the
finance
portfolio
.
After
the
election
,
he
lost
the
finance
portfolio
.
First
used
in
18th-century
European
politics
when
ministers
literally
carried
dispatch
cases
(
portfolios
)
relating
to
their
department
.
unfold
verb
to
open
something
that
was
folded
and
spread
it
out
flat
or
straight
•
She
gently
unfolded
the
handwritten
letter
on
the
wooden
table
.
She
gently
unfolded
the
handwritten
letter
on
the
wooden
table
.
•
The
picnic
blanket
unfolded
easily
across
the
green
grass
in
the
sunny
park
.
The
picnic
blanket
unfolded
easily
across
the
green
grass
in
the
sunny
park
.
verb
to
happen
or
become
clear
gradually
,
like
a
story
or
event
developing
over
time
•
We
watched
the
drama
unfold
live
on
television
.
We
watched
the
drama
unfold
live
on
television
.
•
As
the
investigation
continued
,
the
truth
slowly
unfolded
.
As
the
investigation
continued
,
the
truth
slowly
unfolded
.