Meaning trap
go ahead
happen as planned
to take place or happen as planned, especially after some doubt or delay.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to take place or happen as planned, especially after some doubt or delay.
Another meaning of 'go ahead' is 'proceed'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Despite the rain, the outdoor concert will go ahead as planned.work
- Our school trip didn’t go ahead last year because of the pandemic.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: go ahead (with something)
WrongThe wedding will go ahead with the plan.
RightThe wedding will go ahead as planned.
The fixed phrase is 'go ahead (as planned)'. Don't tack on 'with the plan'.
Patterngo ahead (with something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Go ahead' is the natural verb for an event still happening. 'Proceed as scheduled' is announcement-speak.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
go aheadthe eventthe matchthe weddingthe deal
Don't confuse it
Different from 'go on', which is more about continuing than starting after a delay.
Related
- go ahead (proceed) — Another meaning of 'go ahead' is 'proceed'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.