following
US: /ˈfɑɫoʊɪŋ/
UK: /fˈɒləʊɪŋ/
UK: /fˈɒləʊɪŋ/
English Vietnamese dictionary
following /'fɔlouiɳ/
- danh từ
- sự theo, sự noi theo
- số người theo, số người ủng hộ
- to have numerous following: có nhiều người theo
- (the following) những người sau đây, những thứ sau đây
- the following are noteworthy: những thứ kể sau đây là đáng chú ý
- tính từ
- tiếp theo, theo sau, sau đây
- on the following day: hôm sau
- the following persons: những người có tên sau đây
- tiếp theo, theo sau, sau đây
Advanced English dictionary
adjective, noun, preposition
+ adjective (the following ...)
1 next in time: the following afternoon / month / year / week + They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day.
2 that are going to be mentioned next: Answer the following questions.
Idioms: a following wind a wind blowing in the same direction as a ship or other vehicle that helps it move faster: With a generous following wind, we sped across the lake.
+ noun
1 [usually sing.] a group of supporters: The band has a huge following in Spain and Italy.
2 (the following) (used with either a singular or a plural verb, depending on whether you are talking about one thing or person or several things or people) the thing or things that you will mention next; the person or people that you will mention next: The following is a brief summary of events. + The following have been chosen to take part:
Watts, Hodges and Lennox.
+ preposition
after or as a result of a particular event: He took charge of the family business following his father's death.
Thesaurus dictionary
v.
1 go or come after or next; go or walk or tread or move behind, bring up the rear, Colloq string or tag along:
You go on ahead and I'll follow shortly. Please see the comments that follow.
2 adhere to, cleave to, support, believe in, accept, adopt, conform to, comply with, obey, be guided by, be modelled after or on, observe, heed, mind, go along with, reflect, mirror, echo, imitate, copy, mimic, ape:
This newspaper follows strict party policy.
3 attend, accompany, escort, go (along) with; serve:
Mary's little lamb followed her everywhere.
4 chase, pursue, dog, hunt (down), stalk, run down, track, trail, tail, trace, shadow:
The detective swore to follow him to the ends of the earth.
5 succeed, supersede, step into the shoes of, take the place of, replace, supplant:
Who followed Henry VIII on the throne?
6 practise, pursue, engage in, carry on, occupy oneself with, apply or dedicate or devote oneself to, cultivate:
After the war he followed a career as a teacher.
7 result from, ensue, issue, flow, arise, develop:
The conclusion follows logically from the premise.
8 understand, fathom, comprehend, get, grasp, see, catch, appreciate, take in, keep up with, Colloq dig:
Were you able to follow everything in that lecture?
9 watch, be a fan or aficionado of, pursue, take an interest in, keep up with, keep abreast of, cheer or root for, admire:
He follows international yacht racing.
10 follow through (on). persist or persevere, continue, perform, conclude, realize, consummate, pursue, carry out, see through, make good, discharge, adhere to, keep:
I only hope she follows this through and delivers the goods.
11 follow up (on).
(a) pursue, go after, track, investigate, pursue, check (out), check up (on), inquire, make inquiries, look into:
MacGregor is very good at following up on the most obscure references.
(b) pursue, prosecute, reinforce, consolidate, support, buttress, augment, bolster, ensure:
The Romans followed up their success with an attack on Olbia.
Collocation dictionary
ADJ.
big, considerable, great, large, mass, strong | limited, small | local | dedicated, devoted, faithful, fanatical, loyal | enthusiastic | personal | cult
They enjoy a cult following in the UK.
VERB + FOLLOWING
command, enjoy, have | acquire, attract, build up, create, gain, gather
PREP.
~ among
Top of the range Scotches attract a fanatical following among whisky buffs.
Concise English dictionary
followingsfɑləʊɪŋ /'fɒl-
noun
+a group of followers or enthusiasts
+the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
adj.
+going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
+in the desired direction
+immediately following in time or order
+about to be mentioned or specified
follows|followed|following'fɑləʊ /'fɒl-
verb
+to travel behind, go after, come after
+be later in time
+come as a logical consequence; follow logically
+travel along a certain course
+act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
+come after in time, as a result
+behave in accordance or in agreement with
+be next
+choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
+to bring something about at a later time than
+imitate in behavior; take as a model
+follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
+follow with the eyes or the mind
+be the successor (of)
+perform an accompaniment to
+keep informed
+to be the product or result
+accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
+adhere to or practice
+work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
+keep under surveillance
+follow in or as if in pursuit
+grasp the meaning
+keep to
