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go ahead

[goh-uh-hed] / ˈgoʊ əˌhɛd /
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
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban
go-ahead
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban

Example Sentences

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The deal is expected to close the end of the year, subject to the go-ahead from Boralex’s shareholders and certain regulatory approvals,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Casey Glantz hit a two-run go-ahead home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The Barbican Centre is to get a £231m overhaul after plans to upgrade the Grade II listed arts venue were given the go-ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

It comes after Moray Council gave the go-ahead to a 10% rise on Wednesday, more than three times the rate of inflation.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Gary Edwards scored the go-ahead touchdown, intercepted a pass to squelch a Plano East comeback, and then scored again.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger