go over
verb
went over; gone over; going over; goes over
1
: to make one's way
going over to the store for supplies
2
: to become converted
3
a
: to win approval : succeed
glad it went over
b
: to be received
the film went over well
Examples of go over in a Sentence
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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In closed session a month before a personnel vote, board members go over personnel issues with CPS’ legal staff — what has been recommended and how the employee got to this point in the termination process.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
When its impact probability in 2032 went over 1%, that officially triggers the International Asteroid Warning Network [IAWN] to issue a notification of potential for a future impactor.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Multiple fighters went over to acknowledge Trump after their events had ended.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
In early May, Nielsen will be hosting their own press conference going over the latest audience trends.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
When its impact probability in 2032 went over 1%, that officially triggers the International Asteroid Warning Network [IAWN] to issue a notification of potential for a future impactor.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Multiple fighters went over to acknowledge Trump after their events had ended.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
In early May, Nielsen will be hosting their own press conference going over the latest audience trends.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go over
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20over. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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