Meaning of go by

1. I usually go by the nickname "Joey" instead of my full name, Joseph.
2. The bus schedule is what we go by to plan our daily commute.
3. Don't go by what you hear from others, go by the facts.
4. Time seems to go by so quickly when you're having fun.
5. In this town, people often go by their last names instead of their first names.
6. I like to go by the motto "live and let live" in my interactions with others.
7. Let's not go by our emotions, but rather by what is logical and rational.
8. The restaurant's reputation for delicious food is what many people go by when choosing where to eat.
9. It's important to go by the rules and regulations set by the organization.
10. We can't always go by appearances; sometimes things are not as they seem.