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to go over
[phrase form: go]
01
to thoroughly review, examine, or check something
Transitive: to go over information or content
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
over
Base verb
go
Present tense
go over
3rd person singular
goes over
Present participle
going over
Past simple
went over
Past participle
gone over
Examples
Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.
02
to conduct a formal inspection or review of troops
Transitive: to go over troops
Examples
The general will go over the troops to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming parade.
03
to be received by someone in a particular way
Intransitive: to go over in a specific manner
Examples
Her speech went over well with the audience, receiving a standing ovation.
04
to fall forward and downward, usually due to losing balance or stumbling
Intransitive
Transitive: to go over sth
Examples
He tripped on the uneven pavement and went over.
05
to study or review something carefully to understand or remember it better
Transitive: to go over content or a routine
Examples
It 's a good idea to go over your class notes before the exam.
06
to travel from one place to another place, like going across a room, town, or city
Intransitive: to go over | to go over somewhere
Examples
I went over for a quick visit to see the new baby.
