What are the definitions of “go ahead with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Proceed.
We now intend to GO AHEAD WITH the final stage of the project.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “go ahead with”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb go ahead with is to continue or proceed with a plan or task. It is often used when someone decides to continue with a plan, especially after a delay or problem.
What are the different verb forms of “go ahead with”?
| Root Verb | go ahead with |
| Third Person Singular Present | goes ahead with |
| Present Participle | going ahead with |
| Simple Past | went ahead with |
| Past Participle | gone ahead with |
Example
They decided to go ahead with the party despite the bad weather.
Example
She goes ahead with her plans regardless of the obstacles.
Example
We are going ahead with the project as scheduled.
Example
He went ahead with the presentation even though he was nervous.
Example
They had gone ahead with the construction despite the protests.
What kind of phrasal verb is “go ahead with”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“go ahead with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The company went ahead with the merger.
Example
She went ahead with her decision to move abroad.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“go ahead with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The company went ahead with the merger.
Example
She went ahead with her decision to move abroad.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “go ahead with”?
Go ahead with confidence
Proceed with a task or plan confidently, believing in one's abilities or the success of the plan.
Example
She decided to go ahead with confidence and start her own business.
Good things to know
Does “go ahead with” have an informal or formal tone?
Go ahead with is a neutral phrasal verb. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In a business meeting, one might say, 'We have decided to go ahead with the proposal.' In a casual conversation, a friend might say, 'Let's go ahead with the picnic this weekend.'
