unfollow (/ʌnˈfɒləʊ/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /ʌnˈfɒləʊ/
Meaning
Meaning: stop following online
To stop receiving updates from a person or account on social media.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: technology, social