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1go–ahead
adjective \ˈgō-ə-ˌhed\
sports : allowing a team to take the lead in a game
: having a lot of energy and desire to try new ideas and methods
Full Definition of GO-AHEAD
1
: marked by energy and enterprise : progressive <a vigorous go–ahead company>
2
: indicating that one may proceed <go–ahead signal>
3
: being a score that gives a team the lead in a game <drove in the go–ahead run>
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First Known Use of GO-AHEAD
1834
2go–ahead
noun
Definition of GO-AHEAD
2
: a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light
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First Known Use of GO-AHEAD
1840
Related to GO-AHEAD
- Synonyms
- bootstrapper, go-ahead, highflier (or highflyer), hummer, hustler, live wire, powerhouse, rustler, self-starter
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