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
Synonyms
Examples of go over in a Sentence
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
Recent Examples on the Web
The boats eventually were pinned to the riverbank or went over a dam downstream.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 May 2024
If a particular segment goes over your head, just wait for the next one; who but the most humorless party pooper wouldn’t enjoy watching mental-health professionals diagnose comedians, including Mulaney, based on clips of their standup specials?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 May 2024
Advertisement La Jolla’s Gary Frank and Craig da Luz of St. Augustine went over 300.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024
Obviously, an open cup with an enormous straw sticking out of it is not ideal for a moving vehicle taking sharp turns or going over potholes.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
When the truck turned too sharply, the tractor and trailer went over the curb, through the median and onto the sidewalk, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a KCPD spokesperson.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Then, once you’re settled into your seat, remember to pass on booze and don’t pop the medicine until the flight attendants have gone over safety instructions.
—Moira Lawler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
This did not go over well and may have led to the destruction of some Amenhotep artifacts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2024
Well, Singh’s comments went over like a patron talking on a cellphone here, not merely wrong, but an affront to what makes the Masters the Masters.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 16 Apr. 2024
Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 May 2024
If a particular segment goes over your head, just wait for the next one; who but the most humorless party pooper wouldn’t enjoy watching mental-health professionals diagnose comedians, including Mulaney, based on clips of their standup specials?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 May 2024
Advertisement La Jolla’s Gary Frank and Craig da Luz of St. Augustine went over 300.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024
Obviously, an open cup with an enormous straw sticking out of it is not ideal for a moving vehicle taking sharp turns or going over potholes.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
When the truck turned too sharply, the tractor and trailer went over the curb, through the median and onto the sidewalk, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a KCPD spokesperson.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Then, once you’re settled into your seat, remember to pass on booze and don’t pop the medicine until the flight attendants have gone over safety instructions.
—Moira Lawler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
This did not go over well and may have led to the destruction of some Amenhotep artifacts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2024
Well, Singh’s comments went over like a patron talking on a cellphone here, not merely wrong, but an affront to what makes the Masters the Masters.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20over. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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