GO-TO Definition & Meaning

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go-to

[ goh-too ]

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noun

a reliable person or thing one turns to as a preferred resource, strategy, option, etc.:
She’s our go-to for computer advice.
This dish is my go-to when I need something quick for a potluck.
a person’s standard way of behaving or responding; reflex:
He’s not trying to impress you—that courtly politeness is his go-to with everybody.

adjective

relied on and turned to as a preferred resource, strategy, option, etc., for a particular purpose:
She’s been the team’s go-to penalty kicker all season.
This is my go-to dictionary.
being a person’s standard way of behaving or responding; usual or habitual:
When I tell them to get off the computer, their go-to excuse is that they need it for homework.

go to

verb

to be awarded to
the Nobel prize last year went to a Scot
go to it
to tackle a task vigorously

interjection

archaic.
an exclamation expressing surprise, encouragement, etc

adjective

1. (of a person) extremely dependable
  the go-to guy in the team
2. (of a place) popularly visited
  go-to destinations

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of go-to¹

First recorded in 1980–85

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Katie Von Till, Disney’s current regular go-to voice for animated Snow, isn’t as melodic in “Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.”

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