Go without
verb
To live or survive without something that is normally or usually used or important.
John had to go without a car for a few months after his broke down unexpectedly.

Often appears as...
- go without food
- go without water
verb
To decide to not do or have something, often in order to save money or because it is not available.
We had to go without a vacation this year to save money for the new house.

Often appears as...
- go without luxuries
- go without comforts
verb
To lack or be deprived of something.
Many people in the world go without adequate food and clean water every day.

Often appears as...
- go without basic needs
- go without healthcare
verb
To live or survive without something that is normally or usually used or important.
John had to go without a car for a few months after his broke down unexpectedly.

Often appears as...
- go without food
- go without water
verb
To decide to not do or have something, often in order to save money or because it is not available.
We had to go without a vacation this year to save money for the new house.

Often appears as...
- go without luxuries
- go without comforts
verb
To lack or be deprived of something.
Many people in the world go without adequate food and clean water every day.

Often appears as...
- go without basic needs
- go without healthcare
Definition 1 of 3

Essential Necessities
The phrase often refers to surviving without basic needs or items typically taken for granted.

During the power outage, residents had to go without heat and light.
Temporary Situation
The phrase implies a temporary period rather than a permanent state.

She's going without her phone until it's fixed.
Essential Necessities
The phrase often refers to surviving without basic needs or items typically taken for granted.

During the power outage, residents had to go without heat and light.
Temporary Situation
The phrase implies a temporary period rather than a permanent state.

She's going without her phone until it's fixed.
Essential Necessities
The phrase often refers to surviving without basic needs or items typically taken for granted.

During the power outage, residents had to go without heat and light.
Temporary Situation
The phrase implies a temporary period rather than a permanent state.

She's going without her phone until it's fixed.
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