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Collocation

go ahead

phrasal verb phrasal verb / discourse marker
UK /ˌɡəʊ əˈhɛd/
US /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/

to start or continue after getting permission; to proceed

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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