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go over

go over


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb change allegiance: to change allegiance and start supporting somebody or something else
In a surprise move, the Senator went over to the opposition party.

2. transitive verb examine something carefully: to examine or check something carefully
The police went over the car looking for fingerprints.

3. transitive verb rehearse and memorize something: to practice or repeat something in order to learn it
The actors were all busy going over their lines.

4. intransitive verb be received: to be received in a particular way
The campaign platform went over well with the convention delegates.

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