go over

verb

went over; gone over; going over; goes over

intransitive verb

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

• click
• come off
• deliver
• go
• pan out
• succeed
• work out

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

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. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for go over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

go over

verb

1

: to make one's way

going over to the store

2

: to be favorably received : succeed

the joke went over very well