Actions & Activities (Go)

to travel or move to a foreign country or location, typically for the purpose of study, work, vacation, or residence

She decided to go abroad for a semester of study in Europe.

to achieve much success

to take the initial action in a particular situation

She decided to go first in the game of chess.

to try to catch fish using a fishing rod and bait

Dad likes to go fishing at the lake on weekends.

to meet someone in a social or romantic context for the purpose of getting to know each other better

He asked her to go on a date to the local cafe.

to have an outdoor meal or gathering in a natural or park setting

They decided to go on a picnic in the nearby park for a family outing.

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

The workers decided to go on strike to demand fair wages.

to travel way from home for fun or to explore new places

They planned to go on a trip to Europe to explore historical sites.

to travel or move from one place to another by walking

I decided to go to the park on foot to get some exercise.

to take actions or attack aggressively in a conflict or competition to gain an advantage

The army decided to go on the offensive and launch an attack.

to access the Internet or be connected to the digital world through a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device

She went online to check her email and social media accounts.

to travel to a foreign country

They planned to go overseas for their honeymoon in a tropical paradise.

to travel on a sailboat or similar watercraft, using the wind to move

They decided to go sailing on the serene lake during the weekend.

to progress or proceed without problems or interruptions

The project went smoothly, thanks to the effective collaboration among team members.

to sleep without resolving a disagreement or argument, resulting in lasting uneasy feelings

Jess and Dave never go to bed upon having an argument.High time you learned a thing or two.

to walk in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, often for exercise or enjoyment

Every morning, she likes to go running in the park to stay fit.

to enjoy moving to music at social events or gatherings

On weekends, they love to go dancing at the local nightclub.

to move on foot for exercise or enjoyment

Every morning, they go walking in the park to stay active and enjoy nature.

to buy things from stores

Let's go shopping for new clothes this weekend.

to be in the water and move for enjoyment or exercise

During the hot summer days, we often go swimming at the community pool.

to use one's mouth to stimulate another person's genital area as a form of sexual activity

John went down on Jane to pleasure her.

to descend from the upper deck of a ship to the lower deck or interior areas of the ship

As the storm approached, the captain ordered everyone to go below for safety.

to lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day

After I go to bed, I usually think about what happened during the day.