move ahead
B1 neutral intransitive
In simple words
Continue doing something or start making real progress with a plan.
Literal meaning: To go in a forward direction — largely transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To proceed with a plan, project, or activity, especially after a period of delay or discussion.
"After months of negotiations, the two companies finally agreed to move ahead with the merger."
2 B1 neutral
To make faster progress than others, gaining an advantage or lead.
"The team moved ahead of their rivals by launching their product six months earlier."
Usage notes
Common in business, political, and planning contexts. 'Move ahead with' is a very frequent pattern. Also used to mean overtaking someone physically or in a competition.
Commonly used with
plan project schedule negotiations with quickly
Forms
Base
move ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
moved ahead
yesterday
Past participle
moved ahead
have + pp
-ing form
moving ahead
continuous
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