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go

noun [C] (OPPORTUNITY)
 
 
/ɡəʊ/ US  /ɡoʊ/ (plural goes) (US usually turn)

Definition

B1 an opportunity to play in a game, or to do or use something: Hey, it's Ken's go now! You've just had your go. Please can I have a go (= can I ride) on your bike? I'll have a go at driving for a while if you're tired.Miscellaneous games and activities
(Definition of go noun (OPPORTUNITY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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