follow suit

phrase

1

: to play a card of the same suit as the card led

2

: to follow an example set

When one airline lowers its fares, the others usually follow suit.

Examples of follow suit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then, nine foreign governments have followed suit, including several Latin American countries. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Google and Microsoft followed suit soon after, further propelling the log-in method into the mainstream consciousness. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The norm is that Bedard will shoot when needed, but will the other Hawks follow suit? — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The effect is unmistakably that of a private home, and the service follows suit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for follow suit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute