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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to
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)
法律に順うことは市民の義務である。
Obeying the law is a citizen's duty.
先輩の指示に順って作業を進めている。
I'm proceeding with the work following my senior's instructions.
ガイドに順って山道を登っていった。
We climbed the mountain trail following the guide.