follower

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who supports a leader, a religion, or a set of ideas.

n. an adherent or devotee who accepts the teachings or leadership of another person or movement.

“The philosopher had many loyal followers who travelled long distances to hear him speak.”

“The movement struggled to maintain its momentum once the core followers began to disagree on the interpretation of the original manifesto.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who physically walks or travels behind someone else.

n. one who physically moves behind or pursues another person or entity.

“The king entered the hall with a long line of followers behind him.”

“The detective noticed a persistent follower in the reflection of the shop window, confirming his suspicion that he was being watched.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a part of a machine that is moved by another part.

n. a mechanical component that receives motion from another part, such as a cam.

“The cam pushes the follower up and down to open the valve.”

“Engineers must ensure the follower maintains constant contact with the cam profile to prevent mechanical vibration at high speeds.”