go large
go large · goes large · went large · gone large · going large
To have the wind at such an angle to the sail that the vessel gains its highest speedTo have the wind at such an angle to the sail that the vessel gains its highest speed.
» The company went into large-scale production.
Meaning
3 sensesTo have the wind at such an angle to the sail that the vessel gains its highest speed.
(slang)To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000 film)
To supersize a portion of food or drink.
That's one Big Mac and a milkshake: would you like to go large for just 40 cents?
Examples
2 sentencesThe company went into large-scale production.
Even when they go bankrupt, large corporations get support from the state.
deSelbst wenn sie bankrott gehen sollten, kriegen Großkonzerne Stütze vom Staat. — Yorwba
Forms
goes large, going large, went large, gone large| Base form | go large · to go large |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | goes large |
| Present participle | going large |
| Past simple | went large |
| Past participle | gone large |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle