go - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

to go

Third Person

goes

Present Participle

going

Past Tense

went

Past Participle

gone

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.
They have to go to New York for a crucial meeting with clients.
They have been to Australia twice and loved the experience.
Are you going to Paris for the summer vacation?
Wouldn't it be more convenient to go by bus?

Synonyms:

head make for set out proceed set off start move travel locomote

Antonyms:

stay in place

(of a device or machine) to work as expected

This old clock doesn't go anymore; it needs to be repaired.
The car wouldn't start, and I couldn't get it to go, no matter what I tried.
After troubleshooting for hours, I couldn't get the printer to go as it should.
The lawnmower is not going, and I suspect it needs a new spark plug.
He kept working on the car's engine until he got it going smoothly.

Synonyms:

run function work operate

Antonyms:

malfunction

to leave or depart from somewhere

We should go now if we want to catch the early train.
They decided to go after the last song of the concert.
The bus is about to leave; we need to go or we'll miss it.
They promised to come back soon but had to go for now.
I must be going now; I have an early meeting tomorrow.

Synonyms:

depart go away

Antonyms:

come

to end or stop existing

The once-thriving industry has gone, leaving behind only remnants of its past.
Did the feeling of unease go after you talked to him?
The era of handwritten letters has gone, replaced by digital communication
Has the smell of paint gone from the room after the renovation?
Over time, some cultural traditions sadly go as societies evolve.

(of money) to be spent or used for something

Tracking expenses can be challenging; I don't know where the money goes every month.
Nearly all of my salary goes on the rent, leaving little for other expenses.
The donations received will go directly to provide food and shelter for those in need.
The budget allocation goes to infrastructure development and maintenance.

to have a proper or usual place

Where should the new sculpture go in the garden?
The dishes typically go on the bottom shelf of the kitchen cabinet.
The artwork will go on the empty wall in the hallway.
Books of this genre usually go in the fiction section of the library.
The cleaning supplies goes under the sink in the utility room.

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

The decision to increase wages will go into effect to benefit the workers.
During the festival, people from all around town come to go dancing in the streets.
It's time to go shopping for back-to-school supplies.
Countries should seek peaceful resolutions before deciding to go to war.
Her face started to go red with embarrassment.

to produce a specific sound

As the tire burst, it went bang, startling everyone nearby.
The bell went, marking the end of the school day, and students rushed to pack their bags.
When the clock struck midnight, the grandfather clock went 'ding-dong.'
As the engine started, it went vroom, and the car sped away.
The champagne cork went pop, marking the beginning of the celebration.

Synonyms:

sound

(of a song, poem, verse, etc.) to consist of a specific content or wording

Can you remind me how the chorus of that song goes?
I've got the first part of the poem memorized, but I forget how the next stanza goes.
The story goes that she's been widowed five times, but the details are unclear.
According to family lore, the story goes that my great-grandmother saved the king's life in battle.
The argument goes that increased education funding leads to better long-term economic outcomes.

to start doing something

As soon as the signal is given, we're ready to go with the presentation.
The chef ensured all the ingredients were prepped, and now we're ready to go with cooking the meal.
The actor finished rehearsing the lines, and the director announced, 'We're ready to go, everyone!
The aircraft is fueled up, and the pilot says, 'All systems are ready to go.'
Once the guests arrive, the party will get going with music and dancing.

Synonyms:

get going start

Antonyms:

stop

to use a toilet, especially to discharge waste from one's body

After a long road trip, everyone was eager to find a place to go.
Excuse me, I'll be right back—I have to go.
The toddler proudly announced, 'I can go by myself!'
He realized he had forgotten to go before leaving the house, so he hurried back inside.
Children often announce loudly when they need to go in public places.

to discard or remove something or someone, often because it is no longer needed or wanted

The old couch has to go; it's taking up too much space.
Unused items in the garage will have to go to make space for the new tools.
The old equipment in the office will go to make room for the upgraded technology.
Mark isn't competent enough, he'll have to go.
These letters are the one's I'm keeping, but those can go.

to able to be obtained or used

There just aren't any apartments going in that neighborhood right now.
Are there any tickets going for the concert this weekend?
Unfortunately, there are no promotions going at the moment in the company.
There aren't many opportunities going for freelance writers in this market.
I inquired, but there are no positions going in the company right now.

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction

The train was going too slowly, causing delays for the passengers.
She was going in the wrong direction and had to turn around.
He's going too slow on his bike.
The car went quickly down the street.
The cyclist is going uphill, pedaling with determination.

(of a sense or mental ability) to become weaker over time, often due to age or other factors

As a musician, he's concerned that his perfect pitch is going as he gets older.
After the accident, his sense of balance started to go, affecting his coordination.
His mind is going, and he occasionally forgets familiar names and faces.
As he aged, his taste buds started to go, affecting his sense of flavor.
The doctor confirmed that her sense of smell is going due to a medical condition.

to complement each other when combined or placed together, especially in terms of colors, styles, or elements

The artwork and the wall color go beautifully, enhancing the room's ambiance.
The contrasting textures of the fabric and the leather go surprisingly well.
The patterns on the wallpaper and the carpet don't really go.
The various elements in the garden go harmoniously, creating a serene atmosphere.
The curtains and the wall color don't really go.

Synonyms:

blend blend in

to perform a specific movement, often with a part of the body

During the yoga class, participants go like this with their bodies to stretch their muscles.
She went like this with her shoulders.
In the dance routine, they go like this with their arms to create a flowing motion.
Can you go like this with your ears?

to be sold or offered for sale

The vintage furniture is expected to go quickly at the estate sale.
We've set a minimum price, and the car won't go for less than $10,000.
Bidding is intense, and we hope the artwork will go to a passionate collector.
The old books are going at a discounted rate to clear out inventory.
The tickets for the concert are going fast; make sure to secure yours.

(with reference to contests, elections, decisions, etc.) to result in a certain way

After a close competition, the championship went to the underdog team.
The vote went overwhelmingly in support of the new policy.
Despite the efforts, the court ruling went against the defendant.
The decision on the project funding went in favor of environmental sustainability.
The debate went in her favor, and she emerged as the clear winner.

to be or live in a particular state or condition

Despite the chilly weather, he prefers to go jacketless in the spring.
In times of crisis, communities often come together to ensure no one goes hungry.
He enjoys the feeling of freedom that comes with going barefoot on the sandy beach.
In the summer heat, many people go shirtless to stay cool.
In the harsh winter, many people in the region go cold without proper heating.

to spend a specific duration of time in a particular manner or condition

transitive

She went for a month studying wildlife in the Amazon rainforest.
We went through the entire weekend organizing the garage.
She went months without finding a job after graduation.
The explorers went days without encountering any signs of civilization.
He went the entire afternoon studying for the upcoming exam.

to break or collapse under pressure or force

The old bridge is in a fragile state, and experts fear it could go with the next heavy storm.
The pressure on the dam is increasing, raising concerns that it might go if not reinforced soon.
After the earthquake, cracks appeared in the walls, suggesting the building could go if not stabilized.
The old dam went after days of heavy rainfall.
The old tree by the roadside looks like it could go in the next strong wind.

to actively involve oneself in something

transitive

Don't go spreading rumors about her personal life.
She went sharing the exciting news with her friends.
It's best not to go discussing sensitive matters in public.
He went revealing details of the project before it was finalized.
Please don't go disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals.

to have a specific weight

This suitcase goes about 20 kilograms with all my clothes.
The watermelon goes 15 pounds; it's a hefty one!
The backpack goes nearly 30 pounds when fully loaded with books.
The baby elephant goes 200 kilograms at just six months old.
The suitcase is currently going at 18 kilograms; we may need to remove some items.

to place a bet or wager on a particular outcome

transitive

He decided to go $20 on the horse with the highest odds.
The group decided to go $5 each on the office pool for the Super Bowl.
She has gone $100 on this hand, confident in her poker skills.
He suggested going $30 on the lottery ticket with the highest prize.
They went $50 on the team winning the championship.

to endure a challenging or unpleasant situation

transitive

The team couldn't go the pressure of the final moments in the game.
He couldn't go the stress of the demanding job and decided to resign.
We had to move because we couldn't go the noisy neighbors anymore.
She can't go the constant interruptions during work hours.
It's challenging to go the extreme temperatures in the desert.

to be able to afford something

transitive

I can't go the price of that luxury car; it's way beyond my budget.
The family struggled to go the cost of the medical treatment without insurance.
Young professionals often find it challenging to go the high rent in urban areas.
He realized he couldn't go the tuition fees for the prestigious university.

to desire or enjoy a particular item or activity

transitive

After the hike, I could go a refreshing glass of lemonade.
It's a hot day; I could go an ice cream cone right now.
Feeling hungry?I could go some pizza for dinner.
I could go a glass of champagne.
The weather is perfect for a swim; I could go a dip in the pool.

to participate in outdoor activities

transitive

We go running in the park every morning.
Let's go swimming in the lake later today.
They go cycling on the trails near their home.
She wants to go camping next weekend.
We went biking along the scenic trail.