Collocation
go missing
Definition
to disappear and not be found, especially unexpectedly
'go missing' is a common English collocation. to disappear and not be found, especially unexpectedly
go + missing
“My wallet went missing on the train.”
Examples
- My keys have _____ missing again.
- A laptop went _____ from the office overnight.
- Several files _____ missing after the system update.
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- If any packages _____ missing, report it to reception.
- Her ring had _____ missing sometime during the party.
- When children go _____, the police start searching immediately.
- Two paintings went missing while the gallery was being renovated.
- Important evidence went _____ before the trial began.
- The researcher noticed that several samples had gone _____ from the lab freezer.
More verb + adjectives
- get ready to prepare yourself (or something) for an activity or event
- get angry to start feeling angry; to become angry
- go quiet to stop speaking or making noise; to become silent, often suddenly
- keep calm to stay relaxed and not get upset or panicked, especially in a stressful situation
- keep quiet to stay silent or not reveal information; to avoid speaking