go along
Britishverb
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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]
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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]
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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
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What’s even more worrisome to many: Armed forces are making up the rules as they go along.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
He has to convince voters in 31 cities in the county to go along with him, and August is the deadline.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
If UMG came to us and said, “Here’s how we think it should work now,” we probably have to go along with it, unless we didn’t want to have all their music anymore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The family finally received a payout last Thursday, but with no paperwork to go along with it - and no sign of the ongoing pension payments due to Rachel's stepfather.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Her idea was more specific, so I agreed to go along with it.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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