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."
inseparable
go ahead with
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To proceed and carry out a specific plan or action, often after consideration or permission.
In plain English
To do a plan you were thinking about, usually after deciding it's okay to start.
What does "go ahead with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go forward with a specific thing.
Actually means
To do a plan you were thinking about, usually after deciding it's okay to start.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "go ahead with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan project merger surgery launch proposal
How to conjugate "go ahead with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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