go by

/ɡˌəʊ bˈaɪ/

/ɡˌoʊ bˈaɪ/

[verb]

to go by

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: go]

to pass, in space or time

synonyms : elapse

move past

synonyms : go past

be called; go by a certain name

synonyms : go under

be or act in accordance with

to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has

Examples

1. And I was very Go By.

2. We can’t let that Go By.

3. We can’t let that Go By.

4. Where maybe reporters who understand in the way I just described the IMPORTANCE, but are grappling with how to go about it, have a little more of a PLAYBOOK to Go By.

Nearby words

go down like a lead balloon

go down swinging