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

Advanced jets with enhanced capabilities The US has recently given the go-ahead for the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter jet with enhanced capabilities, as per a report by Reuters. —Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025

The Miami Dolphins lost a close contest to the Los Angeles Chargers 29-27 after Cameron Dicker hit the go-ahead 33-yard field goal with less than 10 seconds left. —Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Delgado kicked in the go-ahead field goal from 36 yards away in Livermore’s 22-21 win over Dublin. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025

Chicago surrendered the go-ahead goal with 15 seconds in their home opener remaining to remain winless, dropping a 3-2 decision to the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for the go-ahead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead