Phrasal verb
go along
Meanings
to agree with someone or accept a plan, idea, or decision
to accompany someone to a place
to make progress or continue in a particular way
Definition
To agree with someone or accept a plan or idea.
"Go along" most commonly means to agree with someone or to accept what they suggest. It often implies you are cooperating even if you are not completely enthusiastic. It can also mean to move forward or accompany someone to a place.
Examples
- I decided to go along with their plan for the weekend.
- Are you going along with what he suggested?
- She went along to the concert with her sister.
- They asked how the project was going along after the changes.
- We can go along to the café if you want some company.
Common mistake
Learners often forget "with" after "go along" when they mean "agree" (say "go along with the plan," not "go along the plan").
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.