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go-ahead

[goh-uh-hed] / ˈgoʊ əˌhɛd /
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban
go ahead
VERB
proceed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin continue go on
WEAK
advance dash ahead edge forward go forward move on progress shoot ahead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop
WEAK
discontinue
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban

Example Sentences

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A controversial housing and hotel complex that will stand out on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood got the go-ahead from the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In the back-and-forth fourth quarter, the Lakers blinked first as Doncic missed a go-ahead jumper with 12 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Some 25 minutes later, after the barrier was repaired, Allen gave the go-ahead for a restart.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Tesla Energy Ventures received the go-ahead to provide electricity to domestic and nondomestic consumers in England, Scotland and Wales, but not Northern Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“You said one,” Valley protested when Thorn had finally given them the go-ahead to relax.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega