give the go-by English

Meaning give the go-by meaning

What does give the go-by mean?

give the go-by verb

— (transitive, now, rare) To leave behind, outdistance. [from 17th c.]

— (transitive) To avoid dealing with; to disregard, ignore. [from 17th c.]

— (transitive) To snub (someone); to end a relationship. [from 19th c.]