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go ahead with

B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To do a plan you were thinking about, usually after deciding it's okay to start.

Literal meaning: To go forward with a specific thing.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To decide to do or implement a plan, project, or activity that was under consideration.

"After reviewing the budget, the board decided to go ahead with the renovation project."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

To continue with something despite difficulties, doubts, or opposition.

"The government went ahead with the new tax policy even though many economists had raised concerns."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

This is essentially 'go ahead' with a specific object attached. Very common in business, planning, and decision-making contexts. Implies a prior stage of deliberation or hesitation.

Commonly used with

plan project merger surgery launch proposal

Forms

Base
go ahead with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes ahead with
he/she/it
Past simple
went ahead with
yesterday
Past participle
gone ahead with
have + pp
-ing form
going ahead with
continuous

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