English Explanatory Dictionary

go-ahead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
  2. A flip-flop (footwear).
adj
  1. Progressive; exerting leadership.
  2. Dashing; energetic.
  3. Being a score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊəˌhɛd/

Word forms

go-ahead go-aheads more go-ahead most go-ahead

Etymology

Deverbal from go ahead. As a name for footwear, from the fact that one can't easily step backwards wearing them.

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