Translations

followingpreposition
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
Used to mean ‘after’ or ‘as a result of’ an event.
followingnoun
followings
pl
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑloʊ.ɪŋ/
The leader had a large following.
У лидера было много последователей.
The following of the rules is mandatory.
Следование правилам обязательно.
The influencer has millions of following on social media.
У инфлюенсера миллионы подписчиков в социальных сетях.
followingadjective
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
The following day, we went to the museum.
На следующий день мы пошли в музей.
The following events were unexpected.
Последующие события были неожиданными.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
Пожалуйста, внимательно прочитайте нижеследующие инструкции.
followverb

following

Gerund

followed
Past Simple
followed
Past Participle
following
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒləʊ/
US
/ˈfɑloʊ/
I will follow the instructions carefully.
Я буду следовать инструкциям внимательно.
идти за
The dog will follow its owner everywhere.
Собака будет идти за своим хозяином повсюду.
The detective decided to follow the suspect.
Детектив решил преследовать подозреваемого.
I decided to follow her on social media.
Я решил подписаться на неё в социальных сетях.

Definitions

followingpreposition
After or as a consequence of (an event, time, or action).
Following the meeting, the committee issued a statement.
followingnoun
A group of supporters or admirers.
The band has a large following of dedicated fans who attend every concert.
The act of pursuing or tracking someone or something.
The detective's following of the suspect led to a major breakthrough in the case.
The next in order or sequence.
The following is a list of items you need to bring to the meeting.
followingadjective
Coming after or as a result of something.
The following day, we went to the museum.
Next in order or rank.
The following chapter will cover the topic in more detail.
Subsequent or ensuing.
The following events led to a major change in policy.
followverb
To go or come after a person or thing moving ahead.
The dog followed its owner down the street.
To act according to an instruction or precept.
Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.
To accept the authority of or give allegiance to a leader or cause.
Many people followed the charismatic leader during the campaign.
To understand or comprehend the meaning or logic of something.
I couldn't follow the plot of the movie; it was too complicated.
To watch or monitor the progress or development of something.
She followed the news closely to stay informed about the election.
To come after something in time, order, or sequence; to occur or appear subsequently.
Applause followed the conclusion of the speech.
To engage in (a trade, profession, or calling) as one's occupation.
After university, she decided to follow a career in engineering.