English Dictionary

go west

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, west. / (of the sun) Synonym of set: to move toward the western horizon, to go down. / (figuratively, dated) Synonym of die.

I want to go west and explore new territories.

意味（1）

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

Go west until you hit the ocean, then turn left.

意味（2）

(of the sun) Synonym of set: to move toward the western horizon, to go down.

For hit was nyght, the sonne goth west

意味（3）

(figuratively, dated) Synonym of die.

Women and mony wilsome wy,

Women and mony wilsome wy, As wynd or wattir ar gane west...

意味（4）

(figuratively, dated) To be lost, destroyed, or otherwise ruined.

The glare of a burning house shone red in the sky over the roof tops. 'Somebody's 'appy 'ome gone west', remarked one man.

意味（5）

(US) To move to the American West, particularly (historical) during the 19th century era.

It reminds me of the advice that Mr. Secretary Corwin gave to a young man that was applying for a clerkship. He said, ‘Young man, go West’.