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.
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Italy has given the go-ahead for a landmark Sicily bridge project.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Freeland’s ensuing throw from third base trickled into the outfield, allowing the go-ahead run to score.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Walker went to second on the play and third baseman Freeland’s throw went into right field, allowing Winn to score the go-ahead run on the error.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Gulfstream was among four Broward operators that were allowed to add slots after voters gave the go-ahead.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Freeland’s ensuing throw from third base trickled into the outfield, allowing the go-ahead run to score.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Walker went to second on the play and third baseman Freeland’s throw went into right field, allowing Winn to score the go-ahead run on the error.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Gulfstream was among four Broward operators that were allowed to add slots after voters gave the go-ahead.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the go-ahead
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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