It helps broken-down follower to be in movement again (7)
I believe the answer is:
towrope
'it helps broken-down follower' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'to be in movement again' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'to' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for towrope that I've seen before include "What may pull broken-down vehicle" , "AA might assist with this" , "Pulling cable" , "Cable for hauling vehicle or vessel" , "Cable used after breakdowns" .)