go ahead (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/

Definition

To give permission for an action or to proceed with an intended plan.

Examples

• Please go ahead and start the meeting without me if I am late.

• If you want to use my laptop, feel free to go ahead.

• She decided to go ahead with the project despite the initial setbacks.

Synonyms of go ahead

Words with a similar meaning to go ahead:

• proceed
• continue
• start
• commence

Antonyms of go ahead

Words with the opposite meaning to go ahead:

• stop
• halt

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