goes ahead with

Proceeds despite reservations

Goes ahead with means to proceed with something despite possible obstacles, doubts, or opposition.

It implies a decision has been made and action will follow: She went ahead with the surgery despite the risks, The city is going ahead with the construction project.

The phrase suggests moving forward after consideration or hesitation.

Related

gives the green light · venture · courage · accomplish · press on · execute · resolve · undertake · greenlight · initiative · see through · pushes through · boldness · perform · determination · intention · enact · daring

Opposites
continuation vs. cessation

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Ceases to support

cancels · calls off · drops · scraps · halts

proceeding vs. delaying

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Reschedules for later

delays · puts off · defers · shelves · tables

commitment vs. withdrawal

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Reviews a prior decision

walks back

Family

goes, goers, ahead, head, heads, headed, heading, header, headway

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G