\ 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
nounDefinition of go-ahead (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light
Synonyms for go-ahead
Synonyms: Noun
- bootstrapper,
- go-getter,
- highflier
- (or highflyer),
- hummer,
- hustler,
- live wire,
- powerhouse,
- self-starter
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“Go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-ahead. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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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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The first known use of go-ahead was in 1829
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