Quick meaning
Stopping receiving updates from someone you previously followed without removing them as a friend.
Think of it like this
Like cancelling a magazine subscription — they still exist but you stop receiving their content.
Where you may see this
You may see this on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp groups, and other social apps.
Why it matters
Understanding the term helps you use social platforms more comfortably and spot risky or misleading behaviour.
Say it simply
Unfollow means: Stopping receiving updates from someone you previously followed without removing them as a friend.