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go-around

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An abort of a final approach where the pilot circles the airport to make another attempt at landing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An iteration; an instance of repeating or redoing something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overshoot, wave-off

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: landing approach

History

Etymology

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