go-ahead

adjective

\ ˈgō-ə-ˌhed

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Definition of go-ahead

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

go-ahead

noun

Definition of go-ahead (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : energy, spirit

b : one possessing go-ahead

2 : a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light

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Dictionary Entries near go-ahead

go against someone's grain

go against someone's wishes

go against the flow

go-aheadativeness

go ahead with (something)

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The first known use of go-ahead was in 1829

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go-ahead

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of go-ahead

US, sports : allowing a team to take the lead in a game

British : having a lot of energy and desire to try new ideas and methods

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