preposition, verb · to follow behind or act according to the lead of another

他决定跟从这位老师学习书法。

noun · (archaic) a servant or follower who accompanies a person of rank

那位大官出门时带着几名跟从。

verb · (archaic) of a woman, to get married or follow a husband

在古代，女子成年后便要跟从丈夫。