proceed
If you’re ready, you can go ahead and start the presentation.
go ahead — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
go aheadsame phrase
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happen as planned
Despite the rain, the outdoor concert will go ahead as planned.
take initiative
When no one volunteered, she decided to go ahead and present her idea to the group.
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1. proceed
B1neutralspoken
to start doing something or continue after getting permission or deciding it’s okay.
If you’re ready, you can go ahead and start the presentation.
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to take place or happen as planned, especially after some doubt or delay.
Despite the rain, the outdoor concert will go ahead as planned.
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C1neutralboth
to take the lead or initiative in starting something, especially when others are hesitant or waiting for someone to act.
When no one volunteered, she decided to go ahead and present her idea to the group.
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