Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-go-ahead

phrase
/ðə ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/
Definition
Permission or approval to proceed with a plan or action.
Examples
  • After weeks of planning, we finally got the go-ahead to start the construction.
  • The manager gave the team the go-ahead to launch the new marketing campaign.
Meaning
The term ‘the-go-ahead’ indicates that someone has received the necessary approval to move forward with a project or task.
Synonyms
  • approval
  • permission
  • authorization
  • consent