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

So he was surprised when, a few months later, Vaknine and their children, Braxton, 10, and Viva, 7, agreed to go along with the plan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

“We need representatives from the state of Florida who aren’t just going to go along to get along,” McCurdy said.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 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 he insists on a terse statement with no forward guidance on June 17, committee members may go along as a courtesy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

Why did I go along with Jessica’s plan?

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea