Phrase guide

go long

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

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To buy a financial product, such as a share, so as to profit from a rise in its value; compare go short.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: business, finance

Examples

  • I would recommend going long on tech stocks this year.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To run far from the person throwing a ball in order to receive a long pass; (especially American football, Canadian football) to run down the field away from the quarterback to receive a long or Hail Mary pass.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • He yelled to Steve "Go long!" just as the ball was snapped.

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, long.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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