Definition & Meaning of "Go before"

Go before

/ɡˌəʊ bɪfˈɔː/

/ɡˌoʊ bɪfˈoːɹ/

to be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority

to exist or occur in an earlier period of time

Example

The evidence went before the jury for evaluation.

Their request went before the committee for consideration.

The proposal went before the board for approval.

The case went before the judge for a ruling.

The application I sent will go before the admissions office for review next week.

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