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to go by
[phrase form: go]
01
to pass a certain point in time
Intransitive
Examples
The hours go by quickly when you're having fun.
I watched the seasons go by as I lived in that small town.
02
to pass by someone or something
Intransitive
Examples
The cars on the highway go by so quickly.
I watched the people go by as I sat on the park bench.
03
to be known or referred to by a specific name or title
Transitive: to go by a name or title
Examples
John prefers to go by his nickname, ' Johnny.'
The author who goes by the pen name 'L.J. Smith' has written many popular books.
04
to adhere to or follow a specific standard, guideline, or principle
Transitive: to go by a standard or guideline
Examples
It 's important to go by the company's code of conduct when interacting with clients.
To maintain safety, all employees must go by the established procedures.
05
to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has
Transitive: to go by available information or experience
Examples
We 'll have to go by the available data to assess the success of the marketing campaign.
The investor decided to go by the company's financial track record before making a commitment.
