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."
move ahead
B1 neutral intransitive
To make progress or to proceed with something, especially a plan or project.
In plain English
Continue doing something or start making real progress with a plan.
What does "move ahead" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go in a forward direction — largely transparent.
Actually means
Continue doing something or start making real progress with a plan.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "move ahead"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan project schedule negotiations with quickly
How to conjugate "move ahead"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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