to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone)
to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
部下を従えて会議に出た。
I attended the meeting with subordinates in tow.
護衛を従える要人が到着した。
The dignitary accompanied by guards arrived.
大勢の兵士を従えた将軍が城に入った。
The general with a large number of soldiers entered the castle.