单词 | go ahead |
释义 | go ahead 1. phrasal verb B2 If someone goes ahead with something, they begin to do it or make it, especially after planning, promising, or asking permission to do it. The district board will vote today on whether to go ahead with the plan. [VERB PARTICLE + with] 2. phrasal verb B2 See full dictionary entry for go If a process or an organized event goes ahead, it takes place or is carried out. The event will go ahead as planned in Sheffield next summer. [VERB PARTICLE] go-ahead 1. singular noun If you give someone or something the go-ahead, you give them permission to start doing something. The Greek government today gave the go-ahead for five major road schemes. Don't do any major repair work until you get the go-ahead from your insurers. Synonyms: permission, consent, green light, assent 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A go-ahead person or organization tries hard to succeed, often by using new methods. Fairview Estate is one of the oldest and the most go-ahead wine producers in South Africa. Synonyms: enterprising, pioneering, ambitious, progressive Collocations: final go-ahead They are now awaiting the final go-ahead from the hospital's ethics committee. The Sun (2006) A court case this summer is expected to give the road the final go-ahead. Times, Sunday Times (2006) One church leader told of waiting two years before receiving a final go-ahead. Christianity Today (2000) If an oilfield changes hands, the government must give the go-ahead. Times, Sunday Times The decision on whether to give the go-ahead has been postponed several times. Times, Sunday Times Therefore, he has by rising decided he will not give the go-ahead consumers. The Sun Some paramedics already wear the body armour - and other staff can have the equipment if security experts in each area give the go-ahead. The Sun The department said at the weekend that it was 'minded' not to give the go-ahead. Times, Sunday Times The government will still give the go-ahead to 16 new casinos. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She knew that, given the go-ahead, she could do wonders with Richard's flat. THE IMAGE OF LAURA The design was given the go-ahead after two years of public consultations, environmental impact assessments and meetings with local planners. Times, Sunday Times (2010) AN offshore wind farm that will power up to 500,000 homes was given the go-ahead yesterday. The Sun (2013) THE biggest tidal energy project in Europe will be given the go-ahead today. The Sun (2013) If you do receive the go-ahead, some lenders may allow you to let with your existing mortgage on payment of a smallish fee. Times, Sunday Times The facility was not used due after the experiment failed to receive the go-ahead by football authorities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The prequel, in two parts, received the go-ahead last week after two years of financial problems. Times, Sunday Times Construction of the plant received a go-ahead in 1968, with a formal announcement of the project coming a year later. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 前进 Japanese: 先へ進む |
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