To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
To act as a legal prosecutor.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, aside.
To save or keep (something) to be used at a later time.
To ignore or intentionally disregard (something), temporarily or permanently, so that more important things can occupy one's attention.