go-ahead

Definition of go-ahead in English English dictionary: Progressive; exerting leadership
This turbulent ruler was a very go-ahead monarch indeed. He organised a splendid army, well-drilled and well-equipped with modern arms.; Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed
You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.; A score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game
The pitcher gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.; A go-ahead person or organization tries hard to succeed, often by using new methods. Fairview Estate is one of the oldest and the most go-ahead wine producers in South Africa. give (sb) the go-ahead/get the go-ahead to give or be given permission to start doing something. using new methods or ideas and therefore likely to succeed; readiness to embark on bold new ventures; If you give someone or something the go-ahead, you give them permission to start doing something. The Greek government today gave the go-ahead for five major road schemes Don't do any major repair work until you get the go-ahead from your insurers; a signal to proceed; To proceed; to begin
Go ahead and eat without me. I expect to be very late.; go on, continue (Internet); ga; proceed (with a plan oc action); "He went ahead with the project"; If someone goes ahead with something, they begin to do it or make it, especially after planning, promising, or asking permission to do it. The district board will vote today on whether to go ahead with the plan; proceed (with a plan oc action); "He went ahead with the project; If a process or an organized event goes ahead, it takes place or is carried out. The event will go ahead as planned in Sheffield next summer