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go off
go off at
go off with
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go on at
go out
go out to
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go stern
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go over
go over


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb change to new system: to change to a different system or way of doing things
We went over from oil to gas when we got the central heating replaced.
2. intransitive verb change allegiance: to change allegiance and start supporting somebody or something else
In a surprise move, the MP went over to Labour.
3. transitive verb examine something carefully: to examine or check something carefully
The police went over the car looking for fingerprints.
4. transitive verb rehearse and memorize something: to practise or repeat something in order to learn it
The actors were all busy going over their lines.
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