follow

[Silverobama]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?

The lecture will be followed by discussion.

Does it mean "After the discussion there will be a lecture"?

Thanks a lot

[Barb_D]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?

The lecture will be followed by a discussion.

Does it mean "After the discussion there will be a lecture"?

Thanks a lot

No, the opposite. First the lecture, then the discusson.

[emsr2d2]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?

The lecture will be followed by discussion.

Does it mean "After the discussion there will be a lecture"?

Thanks a lot

No. As BarbD said, it's the opposite.

The lecture will be followed by a discussion = A discussion will follow the lecture.

To follow (in this context) = to come after
To be followed by = to come first and with something after

[Silverobama]

I still don't get it without your explanation.

Does the follow mean "come after in time or order" in this link?

Or which definition does it mean in my context?

Thanks a lot

[Barb_D]

Come after in time, yes.

Active: A discussion will follow the lecture.
Passive: The lecture will be followed by a discussion.