Collocation
go ahead
to start or continue after getting permission; to proceed
Definition
'go ahead' is a common English collocation. to start or continue after getting permission; to proceed
go ahead (+ and + verb) / go ahead (+ with + noun)
“If you're ready, go ahead and start the presentation.”
Examples
- Go ahead and take the seat by the window.
- If you have a question, please go ahead and ask it now.
- She paused for a second, then went ahead and told the truth.
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- We were unsure about the weather, but we went ahead with the hike anyway.
- You can go ahead; I will catch up in a minute.
- After the manager approved the budget, the team went ahead and hired two more developers.
- Go ahead with the plan, but keep me updated every step of the way.
- If you want to change the reservation, go ahead and call the hotel directly.
- He told me to go ahead and submit the application before the deadline.
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