flow*/*/

[fləʊ] noun [C/U] I

1) the continuous movement of something

the flow of blood to the heart[/ex]

2) a supply of something that continues without stopping

the agency's work flow[/ex]

The television provided a steady flow of information about the war.[/ex]

3) a way of talking or thinking in an easy natural way, without any pauses or difficulties

The phone rang, interrupting the flow of his thoughts.[/ex]

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go with the flow — spoken to do what seems to be the easiest thing in a particular situation[/ex]

II

verb [I]

flow */*/[fləʊ]

1) to move continuously

Hot water flows through the pipes.[/ex]

A constant stream of people flowed past.[/ex]

Blood flowed from the wound on her face.[/ex]

2) if a supply of something flows, it continues without stopping

Millions of pounds of new investment are flowing into the region.[/ex]

3) if words or ideas flow, they follow each other in an easy, natural, continuous way

The conversation did not flow smoothly.[/ex]

4) if hair or clothing flows, it falls or moves in a smooth graceful way around someone's body