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go-ahead

noun
/ˈɡoʊəˌhɛd/US

Etymology

Deverbal from go ahead. As a name for footwear, from the fact that one can't easily step backwards wearing them.

Definitions

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

    • You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.
    • The Samson Option states that Moshe Dayan gave the go-ahead for starting weapon production in early 1968, putting the plutonium separation plant into full operation.

  2. A flip-flop (footwear).

  3. Progressive

    Progressive; exerting leadership.

    • I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas.
    • This turbulent ruler was a very go-ahead monarch indeed. He organised a splendid army, well-drilled and well-equipped with modern arms
    • "The Sultan's go-ahead, modern in some of his views."
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Dashing

      Dashing; energetic.

    2. 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA