go along

verb

1. to refrain from disagreement; assent

Idioms and Phrases

Move on, proceed, as in She was going along, singing a little song . This expression is also used as an imperative meaning “be off” or “get away from here,” as in The police ordered them to go along . [First half of 1500s]

Also, go along with . Cooperate, acquiesce, agree. For example, Don't worry about enough votes—we'll go along , or I'll go along with you on that issue . [c. 1600]

Accompany someone, as in I'll go along with you until we reach the gate . [c. 1600] This usage gave rise to the phrase go along for the ride , meaning “to accompany someone but without playing an active part,” as in I won't be allowed to vote at this meeting so I'm just going along for the ride .

Example Sentences

The earl is shocked to discover that the family would have neighbors and that he’d have to “go along” the hallway to bed rather than ascend the stairs as he would in a grand home.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm sure Congress will go along if we need that. I don't even think we need that," the president said last week.

From BBC

It goes along with my ideas about what I was saying about fashion, discovering what you are, who you are and what you want to look like.

From Los Angeles Times

VanLandingham sees the leadership of our armed forces under pressure “to not engage in the critical thinking, which, as commanders, they are required to do, and to instead go along to get along.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It seemed good. Some smart guys from around here were in the deal, I just kind of went along with it on that basis," he says.

From BBC