follow a pattern

This page is about the collocation follow a pattern

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

happen in a regular way, or according to a pattern

For example

  • Economic development follows a similar pattern in most countries.

  • After noticing that the crimes were following a pattern, we were able to solve them.

Note:
A related collocation is "follow a routine"

Quick Quiz

Which sequence follows the most obvious pattern?

a. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15

b. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12

c. 3, 7, 9, 14, 15
a) 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 b) 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 c) 3, 7, 9, 14, 15

Contributor: Matt Errey