I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: from the phrase go ahead
1. : marked by energy and enterprise : progressive
helps spread prosperity and promotes go-ahead communities — N.M.Clark
possessors of the go-ahead spirit essential to men — A.E.Rodway
2. : indicating that one may proceed
the committee's vote was the go-ahead signal … to make final plans — W.M.Blair
II. noun
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Etymology: from the phrase go ahead
1.
a. : energy , spirit , enterprise
you're a bright youngster with lots of go-ahead — S.V.Benét
b. : a person possessing go-ahead
the child'll be a go-ahead — A.T.Quiller-Couch
2. : a sign, signal, or authority to proceed : green light
planes were waiting … for the go-ahead on the hazardous 2400-mile overwater hop — R.E.Byrd
the first to mass-produce automobiles after the government go-ahead becomes effective — Newsweek