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
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
1
: examine
went over the lab test results
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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Several Broncos players were needed to bring Kelce down, including McMillian who went over the top and landed on the tight end’s chest.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The vehicle then went over a bridge, according to the press release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
His offensive coordinator and center ran through the opponents’ tendencies, going over blitz packages and defensive fronts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
But another option shows that a roadway could be elevated, going over her house.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The vehicle then went over a bridge, according to the press release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
His offensive coordinator and center ran through the opponents’ tendencies, going over blitz packages and defensive fronts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
But another option shows that a roadway could be elevated, going over her house.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2025.
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