going 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

Example Sentences

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The UK ambassador said the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had spoken to President Trump on Sunday, and the trip would be going ahead largely as planned.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

So while the Senate Banking Committee is going ahead with a confirmation hearing, a final vote could be delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Looking forward, we’re going to see even more caution on the part of owners about going ahead with projects,” Simonson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“And going ahead 25 years, these robots could help us age in place. They can help the disabled. They can help people who need personalized in-home care.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He warmed to the spirit of the thing, saw no end to the possibilities of his going ahead, solving the problems as he came to them, no limit to what he might do.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill