Idiom idiom
as follows
Meaning
you use this to introduce a list or an explanation that comes next.
Examples
“The rules for the game are as follows.”
“The instructions for the project are as follows: finish the report, email the team, and update the website.”
“The committee outlined the new safety protocols, which are as follows: all staff must wear protective gear and report any equipment malfunctions immediately.”
Origin
Originally an impersonal construction = ‘as it follows’.
Last updated April 22, 2026