go by

US /ɡoʊ baɪ/
UK /ɡoʊ baɪ/
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1.

to pass (of time)

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Time seems to go by so quickly when you're having fun.
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Many years have gone by since we last met.
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passelapseflowroll byslip by
2.

to be known or called by a particular name

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He prefers to go by his middle name, James.
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What name does she go by?
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be known asbe calleduse the name
3.

to follow or be guided by (a rule, principle, or information)

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We should always go by the rules.
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Don't just go by what he says; check the facts yourself.
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abide byadhere tofollowrely onbe guided by
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gogo ingo onno gogo withgo intoto go