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

But any delay would leave less room for a 2026 debut—and for other companies to follow suit—before the end of the year. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Hollywell follows suit with a big grin and outstretched arms, a DIY king ready to show off his castle, while an unreleased Twisted Teens song with Winkler singing harmonies blasts throughout the room. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top. — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Brazilian regulators have since followed suit, legal news service MLex reported Friday . — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 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