This is the 647th most frequent Portuguese word.
acompanhar
To accompany or to follow.
Here, 'acompanhar' means to follow along or listen to something as an activity.
Eu gosto de acompanhar podcasts enquanto caminho.
I enjoy following along with podcasts while I walk.
In this sentence, 'acompanhar' implies physically accompanying someone or participating in their activities.
Ele pediu para acompanhar o chefe durante a reunião.
He asked to accompany the boss during the meeting.
Here, 'acompanhar' refers to adding a complement or pairing something with another item.