definition of
go by

[1] #1 go by v. pass by; "three years elapsed". wn

[2] #2 go by v. move past; "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"; "He passed his professor in the hall"; "One line of soldiers surpassed the other". wn

[3] #3 go by v. be called; go by a certain name; "She goes by her maiden name again". wn

[4] #4 go by v. be or act in accordance with; "Go by this rule and you'll be safe". wn