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

went over to the other side

3

a

: to win approval : succeed

glad it went over

b

: to be received

the film went over well

transitive verb

1

: examine

went over the lab test results

2

a

: repeat

Can you go over that again?

b

: study, review

went over his notes before taking the test

Synonyms of go over

• succeed
• go
• bear fruit
• click
• come off
• pan out
• deliver the goods

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

Speeding tickets range from $50 to $500, depending on how many miles the driver goes over the speed limit. —Sooji Nam, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026

Her presentation went over steps needed to take to register to vote, common pitfalls, ballot security and new laws. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

The Bulls went over five straight minutes in the second half without a bucket, and that allowed the 49ers to cut the lead to just three points as Domani Harrison (11 points) found his stride with consecutive buckets. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026

The collegiate pot is boiling, and sooner or later will go over the top. —Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive 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