going for

UK
/ˈɡəʊɪŋ fɔː/
US
/ˈɡoʊɪŋ fɔr/

Translations

go forverb

going for

Gerund

went for
Past Simple
gone for
Past Participle
going for
Gerund
UK
/ɡəʊ fɔː/
US
/ɡoʊ fɔr/
Why don't you go for the job interview?
Почему бы тебе не попробовать пройти собеседование на работу?
пойти на
She decided to go for a walk in the park.
Она решила пойти на прогулку в парк.
стремиться к
He always goes for the best results in his exams.
Он всегда стремится к лучшим результатам на экзаменах.
I think I'll go for the chocolate cake.
Я думаю, я выберу шоколадный торт.
Additional translations
рискнуть на
ухватиться за
Synonyms
try for
strive for

Definitions

go forverb
To try to achieve or attain something.
She decided to go for the promotion at work.
To choose or select something.
I think I'll go for the chocolate ice cream.
To attack or criticize someone or something.
The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
To be attracted to or have a preference for something.
He tends to go for older cars because he likes their style.