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.

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Vivendi’s board gave the split the go-ahead a month ago, as part of a move to tighten finances and give its verticals more flexibility. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024 Science points to regular cold-water immersion to reap the benefits more consistently – if your physician gives you the go-ahead to do so. —

Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Maricopa County voters approved the majority of school funding measures, giving 18 school districts the go-ahead to increase budgets via overrides or raise funds with bonds. —

Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 After hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer late in fourth quarter on Friday, Jalen Brunson was limited to three points on 0-of-5 shooting in the first half. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the go-ahead