Meaning of the word "go ahead" in English

What does "go ahead" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go ahead

US /ˌɡoʊ əˈhed/

UK /ɡəʊ əˈhed/

to proceed or continue with something

Example:

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You can go ahead with your presentation now.

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If you're ready, go ahead and start.

Synonym:

proceed continue start begin commence

to give permission for something to happen

Example:

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The manager gave us the go ahead to launch the new product.

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We need to get the client's go ahead before we can proceed.

Synonym:

permission approval authorization green light consent

an act of giving permission to proceed

Example:

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We got the go-ahead for the project.

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The committee gave the final go-ahead this morning.

Synonym:

approval permission authorization clearance sanction