Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go' - Actions & Activities (Go)

Explore English collocations with 'Go' used for describing actions and activities with examples like "go on a date" and "go smoothly".

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to [go] abroad [phrase]

to travel or move to a foreign country or location, typically for the purpose of study, work, vacation, or residence

Ex: Let 's plan a trip to go abroad and experience different places .

to [go] far [phrase]

to physically move or travel a significant distance, often involving long journeys, road trips, etc.

Ex: They decided to go far on their backpacking adventure , exploring remote regions .

to [go] first [phrase]

to take the initial action in a particular situation

Ex: Let 's encourage teamwork by taking turns and deciding who should go first .

to [go] fishing [phrase]

to try to catch fish using a fishing rod and bait

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to [go] on a date [phrase]

to meet someone in a social or romantic context for the purpose of getting to know each other better

Ex: Let 's set up a plan to go on a date and spend quality time together .

to [go] on a picnic [phrase]

to have an outdoor meal or gathering in a natural or park setting

Ex: Let 's plan to go on a picnic and enjoy the beautiful weather .

to [go] (out|) on (a|) strike [phrase]

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

Ex: They went on strike to protest against unsafe working conditions .

to [go] on a trip [phrase]

to travel way from home for fun or to explore new places

Ex: Let 's save up for a vacation and go on a trip next summer .

to [go] {sw} on foot [phrase]

to travel or move from one place to another by walking

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to [go] on the offensive [phrase]

to take actions or attack aggressively in a conflict or competition to gain an advantage

Ex: Let 's be prepared to go on the offensive in negotiations to secure the deal .

to [go] online [phrase]

to access the Internet or be connected to the digital world through a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device

Ex: Let 's go online and order the items we need from the e-commerce website .

to [go] overseas [phrase]

to travel to a foreign country

Ex: Going overseas can be an enriching experience , offering exposure to different cultures .

to [go] sailing [phrase]

to travel on a sailboat or similar watercraft, using the wind to move

Ex: Going sailing involves handling sails and navigating on the water with wind propulsion .

to [go] smoothly [phrase]

to progress or proceed without problems or interruptions

Ex: Let 's plan the event carefully to ensure that everything goes smoothly .

to [go] to bed (on|after) an argument [phrase]

to sleep without resolving a disagreement or argument, resulting in lasting uneasy feelings

Ex: Never go to bed after an argument as it makes it harder to be resolved the day after .

to [go] running [phrase]

to walk in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, often for exercise or enjoyment

Ex: We often go running together on weekends as a part of our fitness routine .

to [go] dancing [phrase]

to enjoy moving to music at social events or gatherings

Ex: The group of friends decided to go dancing downtown for a fun night out

to [go] walking [phrase]

to move on foot for exercise or enjoyment

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to [go] shopping [phrase]

to buy things from stores

Ex: They decided to go shopping for furniture to decorate their new home .

to [go] swimming [phrase]

to be in the water and move for enjoyment or exercise

Ex: After a long hike , the group went swimming in the refreshing mountain lake .

to go down on [verb]

to use one's mouth to stimulate another person's genital area as a form of sexual activity

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to [go] below [phrase]

to descend from the upper deck of a ship to the lower deck or interior areas of the ship

Ex: The crew members often had to go below to access the ship 's control room .

to [go] to bed [phrase]

to lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day

Ex: She always goes to bed at 10 PM to ensure she gets enough sleep .

Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go'
Academic, Actions, or Activities (Do)	Housework, Exercise, or Recreation (Do)	Preparation & Arrangement (Set)	Influence & Control (Set)
Limitations & Planning (Set)	Negative or Neutral Changes (Go)	Actions & Activities (Go)