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Definition of the go-ahead in English English dictionary

go-ahead
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.

go-ahead
Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed

You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.

go-ahead
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.

go-ahead
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
go-ahead
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
go-ahead
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
go-ahead
a signal to proceed
the go-ahead

    Hyphenation

    the go-a·head

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