go
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/ɡəʉ/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of going.
- A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).“It’s your go.”
- An attempt, a try.“I’ll give it a go.”
- An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.“We will begin as soon as the boss says it's a go.”
verb
- To move:
- (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).“The engine just won't go anymore.”
- To start; to begin (an action or process).“Get ready, get set, go!”
- To take a turn, especially in a game.“It’s your turn; go.”
adjective
- Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.
noun
- A strategic board game, originally from China, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.
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attemptbashshotstabtryenergyflairlivelinessperseverancepizzazzspiritvervevigourvimvitalityzestgagemeasure