循
follow; comply with; adhere to
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to comply with; to abide by
formalUsed for following rules, agreements, or established procedures.
We must abide by traffic rules.
The company requires employees to follow established rules to complete daily work.
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This student has always followed school rules and never violated them.
We must follow natural laws to develop the economy.
He has always adhered to his promises and never broken them.
verb
to follow; to carry on
formalUsed for continuing traditional practices or established customs.
This restaurant still makes traditional pastries following ancient methods.
We will hold a temple fair for this festival following old customs.
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The school conducts safety checks before the semester starts as per usual practice.
This time-honored shop sells handcrafted soy sauce following traditional production methods.
We should provide onboarding training for new employees as per standard procedure.