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Definition go in American English

go noun

noun
/ɡoʊ/
1

an attempt to do something

Example

She once had a go at writing a novel but quickly gave up.

Example

I'd thought about skiing for some time and finally decided to give it a go this winter.

Example

Don't try to eat the whole thing in one go.

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1.1

your chance to play in a game or to take part in an activity

Example

Whose go is it?

Example

Have a go on my exercise bike if you want.

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2

a situation in which something that has been planned can happen or be done

Example

It looks like the party tonight is a go.

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3

a Japanese game for two people, played with black and white stones on a board with lines that cross each other

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Example

She's always so full of go.

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Definition go in American English

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