Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-or-no-go

noun

/ɡoʊ ɔr noʊ ɡoʊ/

Definition

A decision point that determines whether to proceed with a project or not.

Examples

The project reached a go-or-no-go stage after the initial feasibility study.
During the meeting, the team discussed the go-or-no-go decision regarding the new software implementation.
Before investing, the board held a go-or-no-go vote to assess the potential risks.

Meaning

The term ‘go-or-no-go’ is used to indicate a stage in a project where a significant decision must be made to either continue the project or halt it based on the current circumstances.