English · Common Verbs
unfollow
/ʌnˈfɒləʊ/
[/ʌnˈfɒləʊ/]
stop following online
Intermediateverb
Definition
To stop receiving updates from a person or account on social media.
Example
She decided to unfollow several accounts that only made her feel stressed.
She decided to unfollow several accounts that only made her feel stressed.
Etymology
From 'un-' (reverse) plus 'follow'; coined in the social-media era.
How & Where It’s Used
A modern internet verb, the opposite of 'follow' on platforms.