say the word
Express willingness to proceed
Say the word means give the signal or permission to proceed.
It implies readiness to act immediately once authorization comes: Just say the word and I'll be there.
The phrase suggests eager willingness—the speaker awaits only a single word of approval before springing into action.
Formal act of seeking
- summonsFormal court notification
- promptIncite to action
- cueTrigger for action
- beckoningGesturing for approach
call · entreaty · appeal · solicitation · bidding · urging · proposition · overture
Shared position between parties
acceptance · acknowledgment · concurrence · affirmation · confirmation · admission · acquiescence · compliance
Methodical arrangement or request
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
dictate · edict · proclamation · commandment · behest · ultimatum · fiat · summons
Spoken expression aloud
- articulationClear vocal expression
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- intonationPitch variation in speech
phrasing · diction · vocalization · delivery · eloquence · rhetoric · phraseology · locution
Arranging things in advance
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- willingnessOpenness to act
- preparednessState of being equipped
- anticipationState of awaiting something
poised · primed · equipped · geared · disposed · inclined · available · on standby
request
Formal act of seeking
beckoning · call · entreaty · appeal · solicitation · bidding · urging · proposition · overture · welcome
agreement
Shared position between parties
nod · acceptance · acknowledgment · concurrence · affirmation · confirmation · admission · acquiescence · compliance · endorsement
order
Methodical arrangement or request
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
decree · dictate · edict · proclamation · commandment · behest · ultimatum · fiat · summons · imperative
utterance
Spoken expression aloud
- articulationClear vocal expression
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
intonation · phrasing · diction · vocalization · delivery · eloquence · rhetoric · phraseology · locution · speech
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- willingnessOpenness to act
- preparednessState of being equipped
anticipation · poised · primed · equipped · geared · disposed · inclined · available · on standby · at the ready
- helpful phraseshappy to help, at your service, offering help, here for you, lending a hand
say the wordrefuse
Reject or garbage
decline · reject · say no · not a chance · over my dead body