Go-ahead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡoʊəˌhɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Go-ahead is a noun meaning Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
Meaning
Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
More Meanings
- (comparable) Progressive; exerting leadership.
- (comparable) Dashing; energetic.
- (sports, not comparable) Being a score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.
- (dated, usually in the plural) A flip-flop (footwear).
Example Sentences
"The Sultan's go-ahead, modern in some of his views."
You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.
The pitcher gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.
I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas.
Word Forms
- go-aheads
Synonyms for go-ahead
Depending on context, synonyms include initiative, green light, enterprisingness, enterprise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include initiative, enterprise, enterprisingness, green light, acceptance, approval.
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