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go

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /ɡəʉ/

Noun

go noun

  1. The act of going.
  2. A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).“It’s your go.”
  3. An attempt, a try.“I’ll give it a go.”
  4. An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.“We will begin as soon as the boss says it's a go.”

go noun

  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.

Verb

go verb

  1. To move:
  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).“The engine just won't go anymore.”
  3. To start; to begin (an action or process).“Get ready, get set, go!”
  4. To take a turn, especially in a game.“It’s your turn; go.”

Adjective

go adjective

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

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