go along

verb

1. to refrain from disagreement; assent

Idioms and Phrases

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]

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]

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 .

Example Sentences

“I thought it would be great for me, not only here, but just going along the line in my career,” Booker said.

From Los Angeles Times

I would think after the year that the Democrats have had, I would have thought that they would have gone along with the continuing resolution, at least temporarily.

From BBC

Or a disgruntled independent when he assails a Democratic establishment that’s become, as he sees it, “a club of insiders who take care of each other” and mostly go along to get along.

From Los Angeles Times

I have spoken to two women involved in the review who, to some extent, blame themselves for going along with what Mr Hay said.

From BBC

And don’t forget those people passing by in embarrassed silence and everyone like them across the country and their friends and relatives, all refusing to go along until their demands are addressed.

From Salon