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1 social media subscriber (n.) A2 Elementary Computingsomeone who chooses to see your posts and updates on a social media app.
a user who subscribes to another account's feed on a digital platform to receive regular content updates.
ExampleShe was excited because she gained over a hundred new followers after her video went viral.
ExampleThe influencer's engagement rates remained high despite a slight dip in her total number of followers following the controversial post.
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2 supporter of a leader or idea (n.) B1 Intermediatea person who supports a leader, a religion, or a set of ideas.
an adherent or devotee who accepts the teachings or leadership of another person or movement.
ExampleThe philosopher had many loyal followers who travelled long distances to hear him speak.
ExampleThe movement struggled to maintain its momentum once the core followers began to disagree on the interpretation of the original manifesto.
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3 someone who follows behind (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea person who physically walks or travels behind someone else.
one who physically moves behind or pursues another person or entity.
ExampleThe king entered the hall with a long line of followers behind him.
ExampleThe detective noticed a persistent follower in the reflection of the shop window, confirming his suspicion that he was being watched.
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4 mechanical part (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Sciencea part of a machine that is moved by another part.
a mechanical component that receives motion from another part, such as a cam.
ExampleThe cam pushes the follower up and down to open the valve.
ExampleEngineers must ensure the follower maintains constant contact with the cam profile to prevent mechanical vibration at high speeds.
From Middle English folwer, folwere, folewer, from Old English folgere (“follower; attendant; disciple”), equivalent to follow + -er. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Foulger, West Frisian folger, Dutch volger, German Folger, Swedish följare.