This is the 4486th most frequent Russian word.
вслед
"Вслед" - "after" or "following."
In this sentence, 'вслед' is used to mean 'after' or 'following someone's path.' It is used in combination with 'за' and signifies physical or metaphorical following.
Он побежал вслед за ней.
He ran after her.
Here, 'вслед' indicates the consequence or temporal sequence of events, implying one event following another in time.
Слухи о происшествии распространились вслед за новостью.
Rumors about the incident spread following the news.
The word 'вслед' is utilized in a manner similar to 'following,' indicating movement in the direction someone else is going, specifically with 'за тобой' (after you).