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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
Example
The accountant will go over the financial statements to ensure accuracy.
Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.
The teacher asked the students to go over their homework assignments.
02
to conduct a formal inspection or review of troops
Transitive: to go over troops
Example
The admiral will go over the naval personnel before the fleet 's departure.
The high-ranking official will go over the cadets at the graduation ceremony.
The commander went over the ranks of the soldiers to assess their readiness.
03
to be received by someone in a particular way
Intransitive: to go over in a specific manner
Example
Her speech went over well with the audience, receiving a standing ovation.
The comedy show went over smoothly, and the audience burst into laughter.
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
Example
The cyclist went over the handlebars when hitting a pothole on the road.
The skateboarder lost control and went over the edge of the ramp.
The icy sidewalk caused pedestrians to go over if they were n't careful.
05
to study or review something carefully to understand or remember it better
Transitive: to go over content or a routine
Example
The actor went over his lines repeatedly to memorize the script.
To excel in the competition, the gymnast must go over her routines meticulously.
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
Example
I went over for a quick visit to see the new baby.
Example
The accountant will go over the financial statements to ensure accuracy.
Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.
The teacher asked the students to go over their homework assignments.
It's important to go over the terms and conditions before signing the contract.
We need to go over the details of the project to make sure nothing is missed.
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