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
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.
back on
go back onto break a promise or agreement; to decide not to do something you said you would do.He promised to help me move, but then he went back on his word at the last minute.
by
go byto describe how time passes, especially when it seems to move quickly or slowly.The weekend seemed to go by so quickly.
for
go forto choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
off
go offTo make a sudden loud noise, like when an alarm starts ringing or a bomb explodes.My alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking me up immediately.
on
go onTo keep doing something or to keep happening without stopping.She went on talking even though everyone was tired.
out
go outTo leave your home, especially to meet people or enjoy yourself.I usually go out with my friends on Friday nights.
out with
go out withto regularly spend time with someone as their boyfriend or girlfriend.Anna is going out with Tom—they've been together for six months.
over
go overTo look at something again, especially to check details or make sure you understand it.I need to go over my notes before the exam.
over to
go over toto travel to someone’s home or location, usually for a short visit.I might go over to Sarah’s after dinner to help her with her homework.
through
go throughto experience a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation or period in your life.She went through a lot after losing her job.
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.
go back on
not do something you promised or agreed to do
to break a promise or agreement; to decide not to do something you said you would do.
He promised to help me move, but then he went back on his word at the last minute.
go by
time passes
to describe how time passes, especially when it seems to move quickly or slowly.
The weekend seemed to go by so quickly.
go for
choose or try to get
to choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.
If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
go off
alarm rings or bomb explodes
To make a sudden loud noise, like when an alarm starts ringing or a bomb explodes.
My alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking me up immediately.
go on
continue
To keep doing something or to keep happening without stopping.
She went on talking even though everyone was tired.
go out
leave home socially
To leave your home, especially to meet people or enjoy yourself.
I usually go out with my friends on Friday nights.
go out with
have a romantic relationship
to regularly spend time with someone as their boyfriend or girlfriend.
Anna is going out with Tom—they've been together for six months.
go over
review carefully
To look at something again, especially to check details or make sure you understand it.
I need to go over my notes before the exam.
go over to
visit someone at their place
to travel to someone’s home or location, usually for a short visit.
I might go over to Sarah’s after dinner to help her with her homework.
go through
experience something difficult or unpleasant
to experience a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation or period in your life.
She went through a lot after losing her job.