befolgen — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• follow verb To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
• obey verb To do what someone in authority tells you to do.

Senses

befolgen is used for these senses in English:

• abide by (transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
• adhere (intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
• follow (transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
• obey (intransitive) To do as one is told.

adhere — full definition

1. verb To stick firmly to a surface.
2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.

follow — full definition

1. verb To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
2. verb To act in accordance with instructions, rules, or a particular path or belief.
3. verb To understand or keep track of something as it happens.
4. verb To subscribe to updates from a person or account on social media.
5. verb To be a logical or natural result of something.

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