follow out

verb

followed out; following out; follows out

transitive verb

1

: to follow to the end or to a conclusion

2

: carry out, execute

followed out their orders

Examples of follow out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was followed out of the home by Rivas Rizo, who walked out shirtless and covered in blood. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

After Cass and Bill had lugged the beautiful yellow bear back to the jeep, Cass was to rejoin me with the horses to follow out our original plan. — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

There is a strong chance captain Cristian Romero will leave, and he could be followed out of the exit door by last season’s top-scorer Richarlison and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026

He is scheduled to be followed out of the bullpen by Jovani Moran, Tyler Samaniego and Tommy Kahnle. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for follow out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout