Go-ahead

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊ- əˈhɛd/

Go-ahead (noun)

  1. official approval to start something

Examples

  • The project received the go-ahead from the board.
  • We can't start until we get the go-ahead from management.

Common collocations: receive the go-ahead, get the go-ahead, give the go-ahead, go-ahead attitude, go-ahead strategy

Go-ahead (adjective)

  1. showing a willingness to try new ideas

Examples

  • The go-ahead company always embraces new technology.
  • She is known for her go-ahead approach to business.

Synonyms of Go-ahead

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Go-ahead

  • when halting or preventing action
  • when refusing permission