the go-ahead

noun

: permission to do something

We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.

The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.

Examples of the go-ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a landmark move, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given biotech company eGenesis the go-ahead to conduct a broader human trial in pig-to-human kidney transplants, marking a significant step forward in addressing the critical organ shortage facing thousands of Americans. —New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025

In his fourth game back, Matos led the Giants to a win over the Milwaukee Brewers by hitting a two-run homer in the second, then scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Heliot Ramos in the ninth. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025

Honor Fa’alave-Johnson rushed for 157 yards and two TDs, including a 72-yarder for the go-ahead score. —John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025

Eiler King three three touchdown passes including the go-ahead touchdown to Jaxson Rex late in the fourth quarter. —Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for the go-ahead

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