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Definition go ahead in British English

go ahead phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to start or continue to do something, especially after waiting for permission

Example

'Go ahead,' he insisted. 'I won't interrupt again.'

Example

Go ahead and eat before everything gets cold.

Example

The club will be going ahead with its plans for a new stadium in the summer.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
2

to go to a place before someone else who you are with

Example

You go ahead and we'll wait here for Sally.

Example

Don went ahead of the others to try to find help.

Synonyms and related words
beat someone to it make the first move beat
3

to happen

Example

The party went ahead as planned.

Synonyms and related words
happen come about occur
Definition go ahead in British English