move ahead

phrase

variants or move along

1

: to make progress

The project is moving ahead.

2

: to go on to something else

Let's move along to the next subject.

Examples of move ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink constructed a 200-foot-long wall to allow service to resume and moved ahead with a project to enhance protection along Mariposa Point. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

League City is moving ahead with plans for the 106-acre Pat Hallisey Park after a City Council vote Tuesday. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026

Late issues between United and Lazio enabled Getafe to move ahead. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The lead changed hands several times before the Bears moved ahead with third-quarter touchdowns. — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for move ahead

• abed
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead
• broadhead