go

²go

noun \ˈgō\

plural goes

Definition of GO

1

: the act or manner of going

2

: the height of fashion : rage <elegant shawls labeled…“quite the go” — R. S. Surtees>

3

: an often unexpected turn of affairs : occurrence

4

: the quantity used or furnished at one time <you can obtain a go of brandy for sixpence — C. B. Fairbanks>

5

: energy, vigor

6

a : a turn in an activity (as a game) <it's your go> b : attempt, try <have a go at painting>

7

: a spell of activity <finished the job at one go>

8

: success <made a go of the business>

9

: permission to proceed : go-ahead <gave the astronauts a go for another orbit>

— no go

: to no avail : useless

— on the go

: constantly or restlessly active

First Known Use of GO

1727