In plain English
It is the approval that removes the hold on moving forward. With it, people are allowed to begin something or carry on with it.
In context
Here, "go-ahead" names the permission the team is waiting for before proceeding with the work.
- Situation
- Collaborating remotely through projects, tasks, meetings, handoffs, and approvals
- What it communicates
- names the permission the team is waiting for before proceeding
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say who gives the permission or any other conditions attached to it.
Examples
“We packed the van but waited for the go-ahead before driving to the site.”
“By noon, the team was still waiting for the go-ahead to resume work on the road.”