distantgo-ahead
nounUK /ˈdɪstənt ɡəʊ əˈhɛd/
US /ˈdɪstənt ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/
A distant go-ahead is a yes or okay that comes from far away.
We waited for a distant go-ahead from the coach before starting the race.
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2. A signal to proceed that is faint or hard to hear because it comes from far off.
The distant go-ahead crackled over the radio from the base camp.
3. Permission granted by someone who is not nearby.
The project began only after a distant go-ahead from headquarters.
4. A delayed or indirect sign that it is time to start.
The distant go-ahead arrived by letter three days later.