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
Examples of go over in a Sentence
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Reimagining Memory Garg went over some of the ways that we are used to thinking about memory, with a suggestion that changing the framework will be useful in adding memory to AI systems.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
However, at some point before bell time, the decision was made to have the heel team of McIntyre and Paul go over instead.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recommends finding a mask with two straps that fit over your head, not those with one strap, or with two straps that go over the ears.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
However, at some point before bell time, the decision was made to have the heel team of McIntyre and Paul go over instead.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recommends finding a mask with two straps that fit over your head, not those with one strap, or with two straps that go over the ears.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go over
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20over. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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