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go-ahead
1. n. Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.
2. adj. (comparable) Progressive; exerting leadership.
I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas.
3. adj. (sports) A score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.
The pitcher gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.

Example Sentences

She gave the go-ahead.  He gave the go-ahead.  They were waiting for the go-ahead.

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