go to
The phrase 'go to' has versatile meanings, often implying movement towards a place, consulting a reliable source, or indicating preference.
Definition
A2General
To move or travel towards a specific location.
Example
- I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.
- She went to the park to relax.
B1Education
(idiomatic)To attend classes or be enrolled as a student at a school.
Example
- He goes to Harvard University.
- Do you go to the same school as your brother?
B1Social
(idiomatic)To attend an event or visit a place regularly.
Example
- They go to church every Sunday.
- We often go to the cinema on weekends.
B2Reliability
(informal)A person or thing consistently relied upon for expertise or support.
Example
- She is the go-to person for any technical issues.
- This book is my go-to resource for grammar rules.
B2Awards
(formal)To be awarded or assigned to a particular recipient.
Example
- The prize went to a talented young scientist.
- This year's award went to a deserving candidate.
C1Programming
(technical)A command to transfer control to a specific point in a program.
Example
- The GOTO statement is used to jump to a different part of the code.
- Avoid using GOTO in modern programming practices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to":
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