move ahead
Make forward progress
Move ahead means to progress or advance, either literally or figuratively.
You might move ahead in line as others leave, or move ahead with plans despite obstacles.
It often implies determination or momentum: The project is finally moving ahead after months of delays.
Sometimes used as encouragement: Let's move ahead.
Move or progress forward
- proceedMove forward, continue
- progressMovement toward improvement
- forwardOnward in direction
- onwardToward what lies ahead
breakthrough · development · growth · improvement · momentum · headway · gain · stride
Continue despite obstacles
- continueGo on without stopping
- carry onContinue doing something
- press onContinue despite hardship
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
keep going · push through · stay the course · persist · endure · resilience · tenacity · determination
Move beyond or decline
- surpassExceed in achievement
- leapfrogVault over stooped players
- outpaceExceed in velocity
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
edge out · lead · front · leave behind · gain ground
Acting before problems arise
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- leadershipAbility to direct others
- driveOperate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
entrepreneurship · boldness · determination · gumption · visionary · trailblazing · first-mover · take charge
advance
Move or progress forward
onward · breakthrough · development · growth · improvement · momentum · headway · gain · stride · advancement
persevere
Continue despite obstacles
soldier on · keep going · push through · stay the course · persist · endure · resilience · tenacity · determination · steadfast
pass
Move beyond or decline
bypass · edge out · lead · front · leave behind · gain ground
proactive
Acting before problems arise
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- leadershipAbility to direct others
- driveOperate a vehicle
ambition · entrepreneurship · boldness · determination · gumption · visionary · trailblazing · first-mover · take charge · self-starter
- forward wordsadvance, onward, progress, forth, forward thinking
- improveimprove, enhance, better, refine, upgrade
- initiativetake action, taking initiative, go for it, initiating, take the lead