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。A good citizen obeys the laws. to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with
to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to serve (as); to engage in (work)
Also written 随う【したがう】、順う【したがう】、遵う【したがう】