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Meaning of go

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

go

Pronunciation:/ɡəʉ//ɡɐʉ//ɡəʊ//ɡoʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of going.

  2. A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).

    Example: It’s your go.

    Synonyms:movestintturn
  3. An attempt, a try.

    Example: I’ll give it a go.

    Synonyms:attemptbashshotstabtry
  4. An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.

    Example: We will begin as soon as the boss says it's a go.

    Synonyms:green light

verb

Definitions

  1. To move:

    Synonyms:crossdrawdriftfaremovetreadwend
    Antonyms:freezehaltremainstand stillstaystop
  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

    Example: The engine just won't go anymore.

    Synonyms:functionoperatework
  3. To start; to begin (an action or process).

    Example: Get ready, get set, go!

  4. To take a turn, especially in a game.

    Example: It’s your turn; go.

    Synonyms:make one's movemovetake one’s turn

adjective

Definitions

  1. Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.

go

noun

Definitions

  1. A strategic board game, originally from China, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

    Synonyms:badukweiqi