the go-ahead
noun
: permission to do something
We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.
The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.
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In addition to Daredevil: Born Again season 2, Marvel gave Bernthal the go-ahead to write and star in a standalone Punisher TV special in the vein of Werewolf by Night.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The court ruled 2-1 to reverse the preliminary injunction, which gave the go-ahead for the execution via nitrogen gas to continue, the Louisiana Luminator reported.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Michigan guard delivered his second clutch play in two days, this time making the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:54 left to send No. 22 Michigan past No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53 for the Big Ten Tournament title Sunday.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
State Parks is awaiting final hazardous materials reports before getting the go-ahead to clean up the mansion, Teague said.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The court ruled 2-1 to reverse the preliminary injunction, which gave the go-ahead for the execution via nitrogen gas to continue, the Louisiana Luminator reported.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Michigan guard delivered his second clutch play in two days, this time making the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:54 left to send No. 22 Michigan past No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53 for the Big Ten Tournament title Sunday.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
State Parks is awaiting final hazardous materials reports before getting the go-ahead to clean up the mansion, Teague said.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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