the go-ahead

noun

: permission to do something

We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.

The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.

Examples of the go-ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

San Jose held a 2-1 lead late in the second period Saturday, but a poor line change helped lead to a goal by Senators winger Fabian Zetterlund, and a defensive breakdown late in the third allowed Tim Stutzle to score the go-ahead goal, handing the Sharks their third loss in five games. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025

In last week's semifinal, the tight end took a direct snap 42 yards for the go-ahead and eventual game winning touchdown. —Ren Clayton, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025

Hull returned the favor shortly after, with Meghan Duran scoring the go-ahead-goal with 13 minutes remaining. —Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025

Clearly gassed, the teams combined for only nine points in overtime, and Cadeau hit the go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for the go-ahead

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