go-ahead
Permission to begin
Go-ahead functions as both noun and adjective around the idea of permission to proceed.
The noun is approval or authorization: We got the go-ahead from management.
The adjective describes someone enterprising or progressive: a go-ahead young executive.
In sports, a go-ahead run or goal is one that puts a team in the lead.
Authorization to proceed
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- consentVoluntary agreement given
endorsement · nod · assent · permission · confirmation · ratification · thumbs-up · blessing
Brief head tilt
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- cueTrigger for action
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
bell · horn · gesture · thumbs-up · wink · buzzer · beacon · all-clear
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- enterpriseCommercial undertaking or initiative
- gumptionSpirited practical courage
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
proactiveness · self-starter · motivation · assertiveness · resourcefulness · hustle · determination · get-up-and-go
greenlight
Authorization to proceed
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
consent · endorsement · nod · assent · permission · confirmation · ratification · thumbs-up · blessing · okay
nod
Brief head tilt
whistle · bell · horn · gesture · thumbs-up · wink · buzzer · beacon · all-clear
drive
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- enterpriseCommercial undertaking or initiative
- gumptionSpirited practical courage
boldness · proactiveness · self-starter · motivation · assertiveness · resourcefulness · hustle · determination · get-up-and-go · energy
- affirmativesyes, yeah, yep, yup, absolutely
- approvalsapproved, approve, authorizing, certification, endorsing
- Authorizationspermit, license, consent, approval, clearance
- saying yesyes, nodding, agreeing, sure, accepting
- go-gettersgo-getter, striver, achiever, hustler, driven
- rubber stampsapproval, endorsement, ratification, confirmation, sanction