go-ahead

Meaning

Noun

1. Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
2. (dated, plural-normally) A flip-flop (footwear).

Adj

1. (comparable) Progressive; exerting leadership.
2. (comparable) Dashing; energetic.
3. (not-comparable) Being a score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.

Synonyms

green light

enterprisingness

consent

enterprise

enterprising

initiative

spirit

vigorous

approval

active

okay

permission

progress

assent

authorization

pushing

energetic

Translations

feu vert

sinal verde

initiative

zielstrebig

grünes Licht

dynamique

entreprenant

entreprise

verde

iniziativa

intraprendenza

Etymology

As a name for footwear, from the fact that one can't easily step backwards wearing them.