go by
verb
Middle School
1
To pass or go past without much interaction.
“I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly.”
2
To be called, to use as a name.
“His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by Ernie.”
3
To suggest or request that other people use a specific set of gender pronouns when referring to the subject.
“I go by they/them pronouns.”
4
To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.
“I'm only going by what my teacher said.”
“a good rule to go by”
“The uncared-for external appearance of the tanks is nothing to go by, for the glass-lined tanks are kept in perfect condition.”
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