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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Sources with knowledge of LIV Golf business operations have told The Athletic the company remains committed to a global tour and team golf model, and went over the plan with its 13 team captains during a call on Tuesday.
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Kuchler said the group’s initial meetings would be educational and involve reviewing plans, going over the village’s Comprehensive Plan, and looking at results from communities with similar plans.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The very direct references to the intricacies of this world may go over the heads of most viewers, but will entertain those who know—and keep them interested.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The Kylo Ren meet-and-greet character has left Galaxy’s Edge and gone over to Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland for photo ops — replacing Darth Vader.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Kuchler said the group’s initial meetings would be educational and involve reviewing plans, going over the village’s Comprehensive Plan, and looking at results from communities with similar plans.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The very direct references to the intricacies of this world may go over the heads of most viewers, but will entertain those who know—and keep them interested.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The Kylo Ren meet-and-greet character has left Galaxy’s Edge and gone over to Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland for photo ops — replacing Darth Vader.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Go over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20over. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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