go-ahead go-ahead /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/

noun

1. Readiness to embark on bold new ventures  ( enterprise , enterprisingness , go-ahead , initiative )
   readiness to embark on bold new ventures
     She took the initiative to organize a charity event for a good cause.
   She took the initiative to organize a charity event for a good cause.
   
2. A signal to proceed  ( go-ahead , green light )
   a signal to proceed