go by

verb

1. To pass or go past without much interaction.

   “I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly.”

2. To be called, to use as a name.

   “His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by Ernie.”

3. To suggest or request that other people use a specific set of gender pronouns when referring to the subject.

   “I go by they/them pronouns.”

4. To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.

   “I'm only going by what my teacher said.”

   “a good rule to go by”