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

“The chair’s job is to get the committee to go along with a certain action,” Fed governor Christopher Waller said Monday in London.

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The world’s most famous value investor, Warren Buffett, recently went along for the ride.

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“She claims such missions of mercy are all the rage among society ladies, and if I wish to fit in, I must go along.”

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Sometimes this means that research goes hand in hand with the implementation of the program—they gather data and learn as they go along.

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Anyone who didn’t like it just had to go along with it.

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