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go-ahead

noun

Meaning

  • Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.

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

adjective

Meaning

  • Progressive; exerting leadership.

    "I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas."

  • Dashing; energetic.

  • Being 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."