Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-follow-suit

verb phrase

/tə ˈfɒloʊ suːt/

Definition

To act in the same way as someone else; to follow someone’s example.

Examples

After the team won the championship, many local schools decided to follow suit and start their own sports programs.
When the first store in our area started offering discounts, several others quickly followed suit.

Meaning

This phrase is often used when someone decides to do something because they see someone else doing it, indicating a willingness to conform to others’ actions.