go ahead with (something)
idiom
1
: to do (something) after planning to do it
Despite the bad weather, they decided to go ahead with the party.
2
: to do (something) after getting permission to do it
My boss told me to go ahead with the project.
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If the zoning appeals board were to uphold Roy’s decision, Oakridge would be able to go ahead with its plan.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
If the Chinese go ahead with that, then theaters in the country will have to shine an even brighter spotlight on local movies.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The latest: Despite last-minute legal challenges by Hoffman's legal team, the state was able to go ahead with his execution at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
One worry is that Trump may go ahead with his long-time temptation to weaken the dollar.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
If the Chinese go ahead with that, then theaters in the country will have to shine an even brighter spotlight on local movies.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The latest: Despite last-minute legal challenges by Hoffman's legal team, the state was able to go ahead with his execution at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
One worry is that Trump may go ahead with his long-time temptation to weaken the dollar.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Go ahead with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20ahead%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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