go beyond
phrasal verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
Examples of go beyond in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And this fixation with coming out on top goes beyond run-of-the-mill comparisons, Baker says, and enters more toxic territory.
—
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
The evidence of a retreat from technological globalization goes beyond the TikTok negotiations.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Leadership Strategies For Cyber Disruption To turn cybersecurity threats into opportunities, CEOs must embrace a multifaceted leadership approach that goes beyond technical solutions and extends to cultural, strategic and operational changes.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This time, he's made a significant move that goes beyond his impressive golf game.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go beyond
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
The evidence of a retreat from technological globalization goes beyond the TikTok negotiations.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Leadership Strategies For Cyber Disruption To turn cybersecurity threats into opportunities, CEOs must embrace a multifaceted leadership approach that goes beyond technical solutions and extends to cultural, strategic and operational changes.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This time, he's made a significant move that goes beyond his impressive golf game.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go beyond
Cite this Entry
“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share