go-ahead
/'gouəhed/
Definition
- Noun:
- Readiness to embark on bold new ventures; an enterprising, pioneering, or progressive attitude: The "go-ahead" refers to a spirit of initiative, energy, and willingness to try new things.
- A signal to proceed; official permission or authorization: The "go-ahead" is a formal approval that allows an action or project to begin.
Usage Examples
Noun (Attitude):
- The company's success is due to its innovative and go-ahead management style.
- We need someone with real go-ahead to lead this challenging project.
Noun (Permission):
- The city council finally gave the go-ahead for the new construction.
- We are just waiting for the go-ahead from headquarters before we launch the campaign.
Advanced Usage
"To give the go-ahead": to grant permission or authorization.
- The committee gave the go-ahead to the proposed budget.
"To get the go-ahead": to receive permission or authorization.
- Our team got the go-ahead to start the research phase.
Variants and Related Words
- Go-ahead (adjective): Having or showing initiative and a willingness to act; enterprising.
- He is a very go-ahead young entrepreneur. (Note: This is a separate adjectival use of the compound word.)
Synonyms
- Noun (Attitude): Initiative, enterprise, drive, ambition, dynamism.
- Noun (Permission): Authorization, approval, clearance, green light, consent.
Related Phrases
- Green light: A signal or permission to proceed (often used interchangeably with the "permission" sense of "go-ahead").
- We have the green light to proceed with the merger.
Noun
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readiness to embark on bold new ventures
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a signal to proceed
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