From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfollow the signs/somebody’s directionsfollow the signs/somebody’s directionsADVISEto go somewhere by a particular way according to road signs or to what someone has told you Just follow the signs for the airport. I followed Brown’s directions and found the farm quite easily. → follow
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follow the signs/somebody’s directions• He made his way quickly to Mrs Brooks' house, following the postman's directions.• If you're using sterilising solution, follow the manufacturer's directions.• One involves focus groups, where a representative customer is selected and asked to perform a task by following the enclosed directions.• Process through a pasta machine following the manufacturer's directions.• But, if you use cleaning products, you must follow the manufacturer's directions explicitly. 