Go

/ɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of going; movement or progress.

It's a long go from the village to the city.

A chance or opportunity to do something.

This is your go to try out for the role.

A state of being able to take action or proceed.

We need the green light before we can get a go.

verb

To move from one place to another.

I will go to the store after work.

To leave or depart.

She decided to go without him.

To function or work.

Does this car still go?

To proceed or advance.

We should go ahead with the project.

To pass into a specified state or condition.

I hope things go well for you.

From Old English 'gān', meaning to walk, to travel, march.

go for it

to attempt or try something, usually something challenging.

go out

to leave one's home or place to engage in social activities.

go hand in hand

to be closely related or interconnected.

going

the act of moving or traveling.

gone

having left or departed.

goer

a person who goes.

to leave quickly.

I gotta go, see you later!

to be in motion or active.

This party is really going!