go-around

1 of 2

noun

ˈgō-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

1

: runaround

gave me the go-around

2

a

: round

reached an agreement during the first go-around

b

: a heated argument or struggle

had a real go-around with her about it

3

: an act or instance of going around (as in an air traffic pattern)

go around

2 of 2

verb

went around; gone around; going around; goes around

intransitive verb

1

a

: to pass from place to place : go here and there

b

: to have currency : circulate

an amusing story is going around

2

: to satisfy demand : fill the need

not enough jobs to go around

Examples of go-around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The series was renewed for a second go-around last year and will begin filming scenes for its new season in Austin this month, according to local talent agency Legacy Casting. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024

Well, the stakes are certainly higher this go-around and Axel's latent paternal instincts finally kick in to save his daughter and their relationship. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 4 July 2024

Verb

After they got settled, all the kids went around and introduced themselves. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

TikTok has inspired many to get outdoors for some extra steps: Many go around their block for a daily hot girl walk, and others go so far as to walk 10 miles daily. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Verb

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1a