go-ahead

UK
/ˈɡəʊ əˌhɛd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ əˌhɛd/

Translations

go-aheadnoun
go-aheads
pl
UK
/ˈɡəʊ əˌhɛd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ əˌhɛd/
feu vertPour l’autorisation ou l’approbation de procéder.
The team received the go-ahead from management to start the new marketing campaign.
L’équipe a reçu le feu vert de la direction pour lancer la nouvelle campagne marketing.
Additional translations
avanceDans le sens d’avantage ou de tête dans une compétition; plus naturel aussi avec « longueur d’avance » selon le contexte.
go-aheadadjective
more go-ahead
Comp.
most go-ahead
Super.
UK
/ˈɡəʊ əˌhɛd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ əˌhɛd/
entreprenantSe dit d’une personne ou d’une entreprise qui prend des initiatives et ose avancer.
The go-ahead company was the first to introduce the new technology to the market.
L’entreprise entreprenante a été la première à lancer la nouvelle technologie sur le marché.
Additional translations
audacieuxPlus courant pour une nuance de prise de risque, d’esprit d’initiative ou d’innovation.

Definitions

go-aheadnoun
Permission or approval to proceed with a project or action.
The team received the go-ahead from management to start the new marketing campaign.
An advantage or lead in a competition or race.
With that goal, the team took the go-ahead in the final minutes of the match.
go-aheadadjective
Willing to take risks or to be innovative; enterprising.
The go-ahead company was the first to introduce the new technology to the market.
Characterized by a readiness to proceed or move forward.
The go-ahead team quickly implemented the new strategy to stay ahead of the competition.