go ahead with (something)
idiom
1
: to do (something) after planning to do it
Despite the bad weather, they decided to go ahead with the party.
2
: to do (something) after getting permission to do it
My boss told me to go ahead with the project.
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According to reports from City AM, the eight-team league aims to be profitable by 2027 and has enough funding to go ahead with its inaugural season next year.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The late producer respected that Carteris asked and didn't just go ahead with the idea first.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 July 2025
But after a few moments, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez – standing on the other side of Trump – motioned for James to go ahead with Trump standing center stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
The notice to revoke his asylum status came in the final weeks of former President Joe Biden's administration, while the decision to go ahead with the revocation came under the Trump administration.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The late producer respected that Carteris asked and didn't just go ahead with the idea first.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 July 2025
But after a few moments, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez – standing on the other side of Trump – motioned for James to go ahead with Trump standing center stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
The notice to revoke his asylum status came in the final weeks of former President Joe Biden's administration, while the decision to go ahead with the revocation came under the Trump administration.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
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“Go ahead with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20ahead%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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