go
go
goʊ
gow
British pronunciation
/ɡəʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "go"in English

to go
01

to travel or move from one location to another

Intransitive: to go somewhere
to go definition and meaning
example
Examples
He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.
1.1

to stretch out, lead, or extend toward a specific direction or place

Intransitive: to go somewhere | to go to a direction | to go some distance
example
Examples
Where does this hiking trail go?
1.2

to move over a particular distance

Intransitive: to go some distance
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The family planned to go several hundred miles to reach their vacation destination.
1.3

to move or travel in order to do something specific

Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
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Go buy some groceries from the store.
1.4

to attend or visit somewhere with a specific purpose in mind

Intransitive: to go somewhere
example
Examples
Let's go to the bank and deposit the check.
1.5

to view a specific page or website

Linking Verb: to go to a website or section of book | to go on a platform
to go definition and meaning
example
Examples
I usually go on Instagram to share updates with my friends.
1.6

to be passed or sent to a particular person or place

Transitive: to go to a person or destination
example
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Make sure this memo goes to all managers in the department.
02

(of a device or machine) to work as expected

Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
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This old clock does n't go anymore; it needs to be repaired.
2.1

to lose functionality, strength, or effectiveness, often due to prolonged use or age

Intransitive
example
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My old phone is starting to go.
2.2

to contribute evidence, support, or confirmation to a statement or idea

Transitive: to go to do sth
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The data and experiments all go to validate the scientist's hypothesis.
03

to leave or depart from somewhere

Intransitive
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We should go now if we want to catch the early train.
3.1

to leave somewhere in order to do a specific thing

Intransitive: to go on sth
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My parents have gone on a trip to visit my grandparents in another state.
3.2

(of time) to pass

Intransitive
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Has n't the time gone quickly since we started the project?
3.3

to leave an organization or a job

Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
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After the restructuring, some employees may be asked to go as part of the downsizing process.
04

to end or stop existing

Intransitive
example
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The once-thriving industry has gone, leaving behind only remnants of its past.
4.1

to no longer be alive

Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
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Sadly, our beloved pet dog has gone, leaving a void in our hearts.
4.2

to be stolen or lost

Intransitive
example
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I left my bag on the beach, and when I returned, it had gone.
05

(of money) to be spent or used for something

Intransitive: to go | to go on an expense | to go to a purpose
Transitive: to go to do sth
example
Examples
Tracking expenses can be challenging; I do n't know where the money goes every month.
5.1

to offer to pay or accept a specific amount of money for something

Intransitive: to go to an amount of money | to go as ... as an amount of money
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I'll go to $1,000, but that's my limit for bidding on the artwork.
06

to have a proper or usual place

Intransitive: to go somewhere
example
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Where should the new sculpture go in the garden?
6.1

to fit into a specific place or space because there is enough room

Intransitive: to go somewhere
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My shoes wo n't go in this small bag; I need a bigger one.
07

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

example
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The decision to increase wages will go into effect to benefit the workers.
7.1

to progress in a particular way

Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
to go definition and meaning
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Despite the initial setbacks, the project is going smoothly now.
7.2

to change into a specific state, particularly one that is not desirable

Linking Verb: to go [adj]
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The milk went sour after being left out too long.
08

to produce a specific sound

Intransitive
Transitive: to go a specific sound
example
Examples
As the tire burst, it went bang, startling everyone nearby.
8.1

to make a certain sound as a warning or signal

Intransitive
example
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In the fire drill, the alarm will go to simulate an emergency situation.
09

(of a song, poem, verse, etc.) to consist of a specific content or wording

Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
Transitive: to go that
example
Examples
Can you remind me how the chorus of that song goes?
9.1

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

Transitive: to go a quote
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I inquired about his plans, and he goes, " I'm thinking of taking a road trip. "
10

to start doing something

Intransitive
example
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As soon as the signal is given, we're ready to go with the presentation.
10.1

to use one's turn in a game

Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
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It's your turn to go in the chess game; make your move.
11

to use a toilet, especially to discharge waste from one's body

Intransitive
example
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After a long road trip, everyone was eager to find a place to go.
12

to discard or remove something or someone, often because it is no longer needed or wanted

Intransitive
example
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The old couch has to go; it's taking up too much space.
13

to able to be obtained or used

Intransitive
example
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There just are n't any apartments going in that neighborhood right now.
14

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction

Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
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The train was going too slowly, causing delays for the passengers.
15

(of a sense or mental ability) to become weaker over time, often due to age or other factors

Intransitive
example
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As a musician, he 's concerned that his perfect pitch is going as he gets older.
16

to complement each other when combined or placed together, especially in terms of colors, styles, or elements

Intransitive
example
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The artwork and the wall color go beautifully, enhancing the room's ambiance.
17

to perform a specific movement, often with a part of the body

Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
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During the yoga class, participants go like this with their bodies to stretch their muscles.
18

to be sold or offered for sale

Intransitive
example
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The vintage furniture is expected to go quickly at the estate sale.
19

(with reference to contests, elections, decisions, etc.) to result in a certain way

Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
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After a close competition, the championship went to the underdog team.
20

to be or live in a particular state or condition

Linking Verb: to go [adj]
example
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Despite the chilly weather, he prefers to go jacketless in the spring.
21

to spend a specific duration of time in a particular manner or condition

Transitive: to go doing sth sometime
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She went for a month studying wildlife in the Amazon rainforest.
22

to break or collapse under pressure or force

Intransitive
example
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The old bridge is in a fragile state, and experts fear it could go with the next heavy storm.
23

to actively involve oneself in something

Transitive: to go doing sth
example
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Do n't go spreading rumors about her personal life.
24

to have a specific weight

Linking Verb: to go a specific weight
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This suitcase goes about 20 kilograms with all my clothes.
25

to place a bet or wager on a particular outcome

Transitive: to go an amount of money on sth
example
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He decided to go $ 20 on the horse with the highest odds.
26

to endure a challenging or unpleasant situation

Transitive: to go an unpleasant situation
example
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The team could n't go the pressure of the final moments in the game.
27

to be able to afford something

Transitive: to go an expense
example
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I ca n't go the price of that luxury car; it's way beyond my budget.
28

to desire or enjoy a particular item or activity

Transitive: to go sth
example
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After the hike, I could go a refreshing glass of lemonade.
29

to participate in outdoor activities

Transitive: to go doing sth
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We go running in the park every morning.
01

a two-player board game where counters are placed on a grid to surround and capture the opponent's pieces

What is "Go"?

Go is a two-player strategy board game that originated in ancient China and is played on a square grid, usually 19x19, although smaller boards like 9x9 or 13x13 can also be used. Players take turns placing black or white stones on the intersections of the grid. The objective is to claim more territory than the opponent by surrounding empty areas of the board and capturing the opponent's stones by completely enclosing them. The game ends when both players agree that no more moves can improve their positions, and the player with the most territory, including captured stones, wins. Go is known for its simple rules but deep strategic complexity.

02

a try at something

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03

a player's turn to act in a game or activity

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functioning properly and ready for use

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