go along

British  

verb

1. to refrain from disagreement; assent

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go along Idioms  

1. Move on, proceed, as in She was going along, singing a little song . This expression is also used as an imperative meaning “be off” or “get away from here,” as in The police ordered them to go along . [First half of 1500s]

2. Also, go along with . Cooperate, acquiesce, agree. For example, Don't worry about enough votes—we'll go along , or I'll go along with you on that issue . [c. 1600]

3. Accompany someone, as in I'll go along with you until we reach the gate . [c. 1600] This usage gave rise to the phrase go along for the ride , meaning “to accompany someone but without playing an active part,” as in I won't be allowed to vote at this meeting so I'm just going along for the ride .

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Example Sentences

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go along

Some of the White House aides have had to learn about AI as they go along and have quizzed those in the industry about how certain things work, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

"We will try out alternatives as we go along," she said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

When Preston Harp arrived at the house, he said his mother wanted him to go along with the story that their father had died in his sleep.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

But there’s an underlying lesson, he added: People want to know what they are getting into before they go along with a big change to their tax rules.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

“I can go along with that,” she says.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner