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
2
: a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light
Synonyms
Examples of go-ahead in a Sentence
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Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Mitty broke through in the sixth inning after Keira Brady’s go-ahead RBI double brought home Mia Rodriguez to put the Monarchs up 2-1.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
It will be inspected by Israeli authorities on the way, an organization spokeswoman told The Post, and the delivery is dependent on their go-ahead.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
After Russell’s go-ahead floater, Dinwiddie blocked Lillard’s potential winning shot thanks to a wonderful defensive play.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Jeffcoat scored the last five during a 7-0 run, including a deep go-ahead three-pointer with 1:20 left.
—Erick Taylor, arkansasonline.com, 29 Feb. 2024
Dylan Andrews hit a go-ahead jumper with six seconds remaining for the Bruins, who led by six earlier in the half.
—Beth Harris, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
For one glorious instant Sunday afternoon, the resurgent Bruins had conquered another demon, Dylan Andrews swishing a go-ahead jump shot with six seconds remaining, the bullies from Utah collapsing at his feet.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
The aim is to have it in place once the E.U. mission is given the official go-ahead and the German parliament has approved a mandate for the ship to join in, which is expected at the end of February.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
The home run off Japan starter Shota Imanaga comes after Turner hit two in the semifinal against Cuba, a go-ahead grand slam in the quarterfinal against Venezuela and another in the group stage against Canada.
—Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
His 62nd came on the silky assist on DeBrusk’s go-ahead goal.
—Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first on a 112 mph rocket high over the left-field wall.
—Ronald Blum, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
Chandler Rome Turner’s slam lifts U.S. in to WBC semis Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 on Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner came through in that regard, delivering a go-ahead Grand Slam in the top of the eighth inning to send Team USA to Monday's semifinal matchup against Cuba.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
Nick Williams then drove in for a go-ahead runner with 14 minutes on the clock, but Jack Lutz responded with his own 3-pointer.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
He was held by Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on a play that led to a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 38-35 win in the Super Bowl.
—Rob Maaddi, ajc, 16 Mar. 2023
Adjective
The 25-year-old guard scored 15 of his points in the final two quarters of regulation and nine more in the two overtimes, including a clutch go-ahead three-pointer with just under 40 seconds left in the game to put the Lakers ahead for good.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Mitty broke through in the sixth inning after Keira Brady’s go-ahead RBI double brought home Mia Rodriguez to put the Monarchs up 2-1.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
It will be inspected by Israeli authorities on the way, an organization spokeswoman told The Post, and the delivery is dependent on their go-ahead.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
After Russell’s go-ahead floater, Dinwiddie blocked Lillard’s potential winning shot thanks to a wonderful defensive play.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Jeffcoat scored the last five during a 7-0 run, including a deep go-ahead three-pointer with 1:20 left.
—Erick Taylor, arkansasonline.com, 29 Feb. 2024
Dylan Andrews hit a go-ahead jumper with six seconds remaining for the Bruins, who led by six earlier in the half.
—Beth Harris, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
For one glorious instant Sunday afternoon, the resurgent Bruins had conquered another demon, Dylan Andrews swishing a go-ahead jump shot with six seconds remaining, the bullies from Utah collapsing at his feet.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
The aim is to have it in place once the E.U. mission is given the official go-ahead and the German parliament has approved a mandate for the ship to join in, which is expected at the end of February.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Noun
Quardell Young drives the length of the court for a go-ahead layup with 0.9 seconds left and Wisconsin-Whitewater holds off Williams to win the NCAA Division III men’s championship 75-73.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
The home run off Japan starter Shota Imanaga comes after Turner hit two in the semifinal against Cuba, a go-ahead grand slam in the quarterfinal against Venezuela and another in the group stage against Canada.
—Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
His 62nd came on the silky assist on DeBrusk’s go-ahead goal.
—Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first on a 112 mph rocket high over the left-field wall.
—Ronald Blum, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
Chandler Rome Turner’s slam lifts U.S. in to WBC semis Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 on Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner came through in that regard, delivering a go-ahead Grand Slam in the top of the eighth inning to send Team USA to Monday's semifinal matchup against Cuba.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
Nick Williams then drove in for a go-ahead runner with 14 minutes on the clock, but Jack Lutz responded with his own 3-pointer.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
He was held by Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on a play that led to a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 38-35 win in the Super Bowl.
—Rob Maaddi, ajc, 16 Mar. 2023
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“Go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-ahead. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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