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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
Examples
Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.
The accountant will go over the financial statements to ensure accuracy.
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.
The president plans to go over the soldiers during the military ceremony.
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.
The new policy change did n't go over favorably with the employees.
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.
The skateboarder lost control and went over the edge of the ramp.
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.
He regularly goes over his guitar lessons to improve his skills.
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.
They went over to the other side of the room to join the conversation.
