go over
phrasal verb·5 senses·particle over
Meanings
Move from this side to the other
Why “over”? Movement goes over something from one side to the other.
“Let's go over to the park.”
“Let's go over to the other platform.”
Examine or review something carefully
Why “over”? You go over the same thing again to review it or do it again.
“Let's go over the main figures before the meeting.”
“Let's go over the plan one more time.”
Be received in a particular way by an audience
Why “over”? Something goes over another thing. It can hide it, protect it, or cover its surface.
“The joke went over well.”
“Her idea went over badly with the team.”
Move to visit someone's house
Why “over”? Something moves from one person or side to another.
“I'll go over to Mum's later.”
“I'll go over to Sam's after dinner.”
Change to a different side, system or position
“He went over to the rivals.”
“The office went over to new software.”
Don't confuse with
Go over means move from this side to the other. Go back means return to a place.
Test yourself
“Let's go over to the park.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
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go back
A contrast learners often mix up
Return to a place; (of a friendship or history) date from a particular time; Withdraw from a promise or agreement
bring over
Same over pattern: transfer
Carry someone or something to a place near where the speaker is
brood over
Same over pattern: again
Think anxiously or moodily about something for a long time
call over
Same over pattern: transfer
Summon someone to come to where you are
carry over
Same over pattern: transfer
Continue from one period or place into the next
check over
Same over pattern: again
Examine something carefully to look for errors or faults
chew over
Same over pattern: again
Discuss or consider at length
climb over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross by climbing the obstacle
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