go-around

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noun

ˈgō-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

1

: runaround

gave me the go-around

2

a

: round

reached an agreement during the first go-around

b

: a heated argument or struggle

had a real go-around with her about it

3

: an act or instance of going around (as in an air traffic pattern)

go around

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verb

went around; gone around; going around; goes around

intransitive verb

1

a

: to pass from place to place : go here and there

b

: to have currency : circulate

an amusing story is going around

2

: to satisfy demand : fill the need

not enough jobs to go around

Examples of go-around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But the big picture reminder here is that every electoral vote could matter this go-around, right? —NBC News, 22 Sep. 2024

The evening ceremony at the Peacock Theater in downtown L.A. was the second go-around for the Television Academy in nine months. —Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024

Verb

The national show goes around the country showcasing the wildest and wackiest festivals and events. —Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024

His arc in the movie depicts him having an identity crisis and going around asking the cast and crew what his purpose on the show is. —Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Verb

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1a