the go-ahead
noun
: permission to do something
We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.
The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.
Examples of the go-ahead in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Instead, Cal kept possession and later scored the go-ahead touchdown on the drive.
—
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
On second-and-goal from the 6-yard line, Prescott found Pickens on a quick out route that just reached over the end zone for the go-ahead score.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, two plays later, Patriots running back Antonio Gibson ran back a kick return 90 yards for the go-ahead score that put New England up 30-27 following the point after try.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
One play later, Davis Allen reached out to the pylon for the go-ahead touchdown.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the go-ahead
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
On second-and-goal from the 6-yard line, Prescott found Pickens on a quick out route that just reached over the end zone for the go-ahead score.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, two plays later, Patriots running back Antonio Gibson ran back a kick return 90 yards for the go-ahead score that put New England up 30-27 following the point after try.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
One play later, Davis Allen reached out to the pylon for the go-ahead touchdown.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the go-ahead
Cite this Entry
“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share