- ˌgo ˈover to sth
- phrasal verb
to change to a new system or way of behaving
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
go over to sth — UK US go over to sth Phrasal Verb with go({{}}/gəʊ/ verb (going, went, gone) ► to change to something new or to a new way of doing things: »Many firms are going over to new technologies … Financial and business terms
turn sth over to sth — UK US turn sth over to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with turn({{}}/tɜːn/ verb [I or T] ► to give something to a person or legal authority: »All documents were turned over to the court … Financial and business terms
get/gain/have an edge over sb/sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
give sb an edge over sb/sth — give sb an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to give someone an advantage in a particular situation: »A consortium of private equity investors gave the group the edge in the competition to acquire MGM. Main Entry: ↑edge … Financial and business terms
over against something — over against sth idiom in contrast with sth Main entry: ↑overidiom … Useful english dictionary
ˌbubble ˈover with sth — phrasal verb to be full of a happy or excited feeling … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˈfuss ˌover sb/sth — phrasal verb to give a person or animal a lot of attention in order to show that you love them … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˈpuzzle ˌover sb/sth — phrasal verb to think hard about something and try to understand it … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌwatch ˈover sb/sth — phrasal verb to guard, protect, or be in charge of someone or something … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
over — 1 preposition 1 above or higher than something, without touching it: A lamp hung over the table. | She leaned over the desk to answer the phone. | The sign over the door said Mind your head . opposite under 1 (1), see also: above 1, across 1 2 on … Longman dictionary of contemporary English