2a steady, continuous stream or supply of something:a constant flow of peoplethe flow of words was interrupted by painful sobs
3Scottish a watery swamp; a morass.
4the gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting.
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1(of a liquid, gas, or electricity) move steadily and continuously in a current or stream:from here the river flows northventilation channels keep the air flowing
(of the sea or a tidal river) move towards the land; rise.Compare with ebb.
2 [with adverbial of direction] go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers:people flowed into the huge courtyard
proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly:talk flowed freely around the table
(of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner:her red hair flowed over her shoulders
be available in copious quantities:their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed
(flow from) be caused by:there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision
3(of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting.
go with the flow
informal be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.