go-ahead
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1go–ahead

adjective \ˈgō-ə-ˌhed\

Definition of GO-AHEAD

1
: marked by energy and enterprise : progressive <a vigorous go–ahead company>
2
: indicating that one may proceed <go–ahead signal>
3
: being a score that gives a team the lead in a game <drove in the go–ahead run>

First Known Use of GO-AHEAD

1834

2go–ahead

noun

Definition of GO-AHEAD

1
a : energy, spirit
b : one possessing go-ahead
2
: a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light

First Known Use of GO-AHEAD

1840

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