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going ahead

VERB

proceed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin continue go on

WEAK

advance dash ahead edge forward go forward move on progress shoot ahead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease complete end finish halt stop

WEAK

discontinue

Example Sentences

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Organisers announced the performances by Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal would not be going ahead shortly before they were expected to play on Thursday night due to "safety reasons" caused by "adverse weather".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has said planned services are "going ahead as usual" and Arrowe Park is operating normally.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

So while the Senate Banking Committee is going ahead with a confirmation hearing, a final vote could be delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Looking forward, we’re going to see even more caution on the part of owners about going ahead with projects,” Simonson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He warmed to the spirit of the thing, saw no end to the possibilities of his going ahead, solving the problems as he came to them, no limit to what he might do.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill