Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-steady

verb phrase
/ɡoʊ ˈstɛdi/
Definition
To date someone exclusively with the intention of building a serious relationship.
Examples
  • After a few months of dating, they decided to go steady.
  • In high school, many teenagers want to go steady with someone special.
  • They have been going steady for over a year now.
Meaning
When two people decide to be in a committed romantic relationship, often implying they are not dating other people.
Synonyms
  • date exclusively
  • commit to
  • be in a relationship