following in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
   "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
   pursuit  chase  pursual  following 
   
2. a group of followers or enthusiasts
   following  followers 
   

1. going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
   "the crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade"; "tried to outrun the following footsteps"
   following 
   
2. in the desired direction
   "a following wind"
   following 
   
3. about to be mentioned or specified
   "the following items"
   following  undermentioned 
   
4. immediately following in time or order
   "the following day"; "next in line"; "the next president"; "the next item on the list"
   following  next