Go for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GOH-fer or GOH-fur
ɡˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː
guh-OH-for
Definition
To choose something, try to get it, or attempt to achieve it. It can also mean to go out and get something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in everyday English. Typical phrases: 'go for a walk', 'go for it' (encourage someone to try), or 'go for the gold' (strive for the best). Can mean both choosing and attempting. Do not confuse with the literal 'go'.
Spanish: optar por - elegir - ir a buscarPortuguese (BR): optar por - escolher - ir atrás dePortuguese (PT): optar por - escolher - ir atrás deChinese (Simplified): 选择 - 争取 - 去拿Chinese (Traditional): 選擇 - 爭取 - 去拿Hindi: चुनना - प्रयास करना - लानाArabic: يختار - يسعى للحصول على - يذهب لجلبBengali: বেছে নেওয়া - চেষ্টা করা - যাওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়াRussian: выбрать - попробовать - стремиться (к чему-то) - пойти заJapanese: 選ぶ - やってみる - 取りに行くVietnamese: chọn - thử - phấn đấu choKorean: 선택하다 - 도전하다 - 시도하다Turkish: seçmek - denemek - peşinden gitmekUrdu: چننا - کوشش کرنا - لینے جاناIndonesian: memilih - mencoba - berusaha untuk
Example Sentences
I will go for the blue shirt.
basic
Let's go for a walk after lunch.
basic
He decided to go for the job in London.
basic
If you want something, just go for it!
natural
We could go for pizza tonight if you'd like.
natural
She’s really going to go for the gold this year.
natural