An expression meaning 'along with', 'accompanying', or 'due to' — used to indicate that one change or situation occurs together with or as a result of another.
経済成長に伴って都市の人口が増加した。
Along with economic growth, the city's population increased.
高齢化に伴って医療や介護の需要が高まっている。
Due to aging, demand for medical care and nursing is rising.
新制度の導入に伴って、申請手続きが変更されます。
With the introduction of the new system, the application procedures will change.
彼の異動に伴ってチームの役割分担が見直された。
Accompanying his transfer, the team's role assignments were reviewed.