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Definition of Go-ahead
1. Noun. A signal to proceed.
Generic synonyms: Stoplight, Traffic Light, Traffic Signal
Derivative terms: Go Ahead
2. Noun. Readiness to embark on bold new ventures.
Generic synonyms: Drive
Derivative terms: Enterpriser, Enterprising, Go Ahead
Definition of Go-ahead
1. Noun. Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed. ¹
2. Adjective. (not comparable) A score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game. ¹
3. Adjective. (comparable) Progressive; exerting leadership. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Go-ahead
Literary usage of Go-ahead
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Clockmaker, Or, The Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick of Slickville by Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1837)
"GO AHEAD. WHEN we resumed our conversation, the Clock- maker said, ... Our ships
go ahead of the ships of other folks, our steam-boats beat the British in ..."
2. Judge Haliburton's Yankee Stories by Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1846)
"Our ships go ahead of the ships of other folks, our steam-boats beat the ...
But since we introduced the Rail-Roads, if we don't " go ahead" its a pity. ..."
3. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"Go ahead. To proceed. Also go-ahead as.adj., developing into ... 1858 In our
opinion, America is a dashing, go-ahead, and highly progressive country. ..."
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