Meaning
- To proceed or continue with something.
- To give permission to someone to start.
- To happen as planned.
- To move in front or earlier than someone.
Today's Sentences
01
Go ahead, have fun!
Situation
Can I help you with the party at all?
It’s a little crazy, isn’t it?
Yes, you look a little overwhelmed.
I’ll be okay, please enjoy yourself.
Go ahead, have fun!
02
I was told to go ahead with the project.
Situation
Do you know anything about our schedule?
I was told to go ahead with the project.
Really?
Let me double check with our team lead.
Sure.
Let me know the details.
Writer's Note
The phrasal verb "go ahead" is intransitive and inseparable. Let’s go over the breakdown:
1. Intransitive - It doesn't take a direct object — you don't go ahead something, you just go ahead.
Example 1: They decided to go ahead despite the risks.
Example 2: You can go ahead and start without me.
2. Inseparable - You can’t split go and ahead — you must keep them together.
Correct Example: Go ahead with the project. ✅
Incorrect Example: Go the project ahead. ❌
Related words when you want to say go ahead with something: Proceed, move forward, carry on/carry out, press on/press ahead, follow through, begin/start
Related words when you want to give permission or encouragement: Sure!, be my guest, by all means, feel free, knock yourself out, go for it.
