go-ahead

• Substantiv, das die Erlaubnis oder das Signal zum Beginn einer Handlung bezeichnet; auch die Bereitschaft für neue Vorhaben.

A noun referring to permission or a signal to proceed with an action, or a state of readiness to undertake new ventures.

1. Permission to proceedB2informal

   A signal or authorization to start or continue with a plan or action.

   Erlaubnis zum Beginn

   • The manager gave the go-ahead for the new project.
   • We are waiting for the go-ahead from the board before we launch.
   • Once we receive the go-ahead, construction will begin immediately.

   Synonymeapprovalauthorizationclearanceconsentgreen lightokaypermissionsanction

   Antonymebanblockagedenialprohibitionrefusalstopveto

2. Initiative or enterpriseC1informal

   A readiness to take bold or innovative actions; entrepreneurial spirit.

   Initiative

   • She has a lot of go-ahead and is always starting new ventures.
   • The company's go-ahead attitude helped it dominate the market.
   • His go-ahead nature made him a successful entrepreneur.

   Synonymeambitiondrivedynamismenergyenterpriseget-up-and-gogumptioninitiativepushresourcefulness