go against
oppose or violate
to do something that is not in agreement with a rule, belief, or someone's wishes; to oppose or act against something or someone.
He didn't want to go against his parents' advice, but he chose a different career.
"go" — same verb, different meanings · Part 1 of 3
Phrasal verbs built on "go" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
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against
go againstto do something that is not in agreement with a rule, belief, or someone's wishes; to oppose or act against something or someone.He didn't want to go against his parents' advice, but he chose a different career.
ahead
go aheadto start doing something or continue after getting permission or deciding it’s okay.If you’re ready, you can go ahead and start the presentation.
along
go alongto travel to or attend a place, event, or activity, often with other people or as part of a plan.I decided to go along to the meeting even though I wasn't sure what it was about.
along with
go along withto agree with an idea, plan, or person, often without arguing or showing strong feelings.I didn’t really like the idea, but I decided to go along with it to keep everyone happy.
around
go aroundto move from person to person or place to place, often spreading information, news, or an object.There’s a rumor going around that our teacher is leaving.
back
go backTo return to a place where you were before.I have to go back to the office because I forgot my laptop.
go ahead
proceed
to start doing something or continue after getting permission or deciding it’s okay.
If you’re ready, you can go ahead and start the presentation.
go along
to go to a place or event
to travel to or attend a place, event, or activity, often with other people or as part of a plan.
I decided to go along to the meeting even though I wasn't sure what it was about.
go along with
agree with someone or something
to agree with an idea, plan, or person, often without arguing or showing strong feelings.
I didn’t really like the idea, but I decided to go along with it to keep everyone happy.
go around
circulate
to move from person to person or place to place, often spreading information, news, or an object.
There’s a rumor going around that our teacher is leaving.
go back
return
To return to a place where you were before.
I have to go back to the office because I forgot my laptop.