going over

noun, verb — 6 senses

going over

noun

1

An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold.
After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over.

2

An overhaul.

3

A severe, thorough scolding.

4

A sound thrashing, beating.

When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life.

going over

verb

1

Gerund, Participle, Present present participle and gerund of go over

The client is going over the new proposal as we speak.
The new policies aren't going over well with the staff.

2

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Professional wrestling, Sports, War, Wrestling Slang Of a wrestler or wrestlers: to be scheduled to win a match.

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