Term: go along with
go along with (phrasal verb):
- to agree with someone else’s idea, opinion, or plan.
- to support or accept a decision, even if you do not completely agree with it or didn’t think of it yourself.
- (literally) to travel or go somewhere with another person.
synonyms: agree, concur, support, comply, follow.
pronunciation: /ɡoʊ əˈlɔːŋ wɪð/
translation: piekrist, atbalstīt, iet kopā ar.
example: Even though he had some doubts, he decided to go along with the team’s decision to change the project deadline.
Contextual Usage
- Business & Decisions: “The board of directors usually goes along with the CEO’s recommendations for new investments.”
- Social Situations: “I didn’t really want to see a horror movie, but I just went along with what my friends wanted to do.”
- Rules and Systems: “To get your permit approved, you must go along with all the official requirements set by the council.”
- Literal Movement: “My sister is going to the dentist, and I think I’ll go along with her to keep her company.”