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Definition go to in British English

go to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
Example

I was just going to sleep when the phone rang.

Example

He then went to work on the car and had repaired it by lunchtime.

Example

The two countries have gone to war twice over the disputed territory.

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2

to be given to someone or something

Example

Our thanks go to everyone who helped to make this celebration a success.

Example

The house was supposed to go to her children when she died.

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Definition go to in British English