1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb

   to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to

   善良な市民は法律に従う。

2. to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with

3. to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

4. to serve (as); to engage in (work)

Also written 随う【したがう】shitagau、順う【したがう】shitagau、遵う【したがう】shitagau