Definition of the word go for

Definition of the word go for

Pronunciation of vocabulary go for

go forphrasal verb
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Origin of the word go for

The phrase "go for" has its origins in the early 20th century, specifically in the British military. In aviation, the term was used to tell a pilot to approach a target or destination. At the time, the device used to help pilots navigate was called an airspeed indicator, and it measured the speed of the aircraft. This device would produce a range of sounds as the aircraft flew, with faster speeds resulting in higher-pitched noises. When a pilot received a message to "go for" a target, it meant they should accelerate their aircraft to a specific speed so that the sound produced by their airspeed indicator would match the sound of the target's airspeed indicator. This would make it easier for both aircraft to locate each other. Over time, the phrase "go for" lost its literal meaning in aviation contexts and began to take on various figurative meanings, such as "go for it" as an encouragement to pursue a goal, or "go for broke" as a risk-taking expression implying there's nothing left to lose. The phrase has since become a ubiquitous part of everyday English usage. The origin of the phrase "go for" highlights the role that technology and specific contexts play in shaping language, as well as the adaptability and evolving usage of phrases over time.

Example of vocabulary go fornamespace

to apply to somebody/something

áp dụng cho ai đó/cái gì đó

What I said about Peter goes for you, too.
Những gì tôi nói về Peter cũng đúng với bạn.
They have a high level of unemployment—but the same goes for many other countries.
Họ có tỷ lệ thất nghiệp cao - nhưng nhiều quốc gia khác cũng vậy.

to go to a place and bring somebody/something back

đi đến một nơi nào đó và mang ai đó/cái gì đó trở về

She's gone for some milk.
Cô ấy đi mua sữa rồi.

to be attracted by somebody/something; to like or prefer somebody/something

bị thu hút bởi ai đó/cái gì đó; thích hoặc ưa thích ai đó/cái gì đó

She goes for tall slim men.
Cô ấy thích những người đàn ông cao gầy.
I don't really go for modern art.
Tôi không thực sự thích nghệ thuật hiện đại.