This is the verb 'go' used for he/she/it. It means to move or travel. We use it to say where someone or something is moving.
He goes to school every day.
She goes to the park at noon.
Sometimes ‘goes’ means one try or chance. People say it when trying something again or having another attempt.
He gave the last two goes to win.
Take one more go at the game.
This use means something works or runs, like a machine or tool. We say it to ask if a device functions well.
The engine goes very smoothly now.
Does the heater go in your house?
People say ‘goes’ to mean something breaks or stops working forever. It can also mean a person or animal dies in informal speech.
My phone suddenly goes and won't turn on.
The car goes after many years.
This phrase means the idea is clear and no one needs to explain it. ‘Goes’ is part of this fixed expression.
It goes without saying you must be kind.
It goes without saying she is honest.
In performing arts, ‘goes’ means runs or rehearsals. It’s how many times performers do a scene or show.
The play has three goes before opening night.
We had many goes during practice yesterday.
