go-around

1 of 2

noun

ˈgō-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

1

: runaround

gave me the go-around

2

a

: round

reached an agreement during the first go-around

b

: a heated argument or struggle

had a real go-around with her about it

3

: an act or instance of going around (as in an air traffic pattern)

go around

2 of 2

verb

went around; gone around; going around; goes around

intransitive verb

1

a

: to pass from place to place : go here and there

b

: to have currency : circulate

an amusing story is going around

2

: to satisfy demand : fill the need

not enough jobs to go around

Examples of go-around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Unsurprisingly, despite serving up the old Butch and Sundance ending, the film leaves the door wide open for a sequel — who is the fixer behind the fixers? — and, in stark opposition to the diminishing returns of the Ocean’s franchise, another go-around might actually nail things down. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024

Bravo dropped the trailer for the upcoming installment of the franchise, which will only be the second go-around for Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield — who all joined when the network rebooted the series back in 2022. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024

Verb

During lateral acceleration or deceleration (going around a corner), the active elements immediately return to their original downforce position to make sure the car sticks. —Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024

The gold medal that went around his neck Saturday night is proof. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Verb

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1a