aheada‧head /əˈhed/ ●●● S1 W2 adverb 
He kept his gaze fixed on the car ahead.ahead of A hill loomed ahead of them. We could see the lights of Las Vegas up ahead.some/a little/a long way ahead The clinic was now in sight, some way ahead.straight/dead ahead (=straight in front) The river is eight miles away dead ahead. Henry hurried on ahead (=went in front of the others).2forward if someone or something looks or moves ahead, they look or move forward: He stared straight ahead. The ship forged ahead through the thin ice.3before somebody else before someone elseahead of There were four people ahead of me at the doctor’s.4future in the futureahead of You have a long trip ahead of you. Problems may lie ahead.the years/days/months etc ahead We do not foresee any major changes in the years ahead. Unless we plan ahead (=plan for the future) we are going to be in a mess.5before an event before an event happens SYN in advance: I cook rice two or three hours ahead. Can you tell me ahead of time if you’re coming?ahead of He’s giving a series of concerts in London ahead of his international tour.6ahead of schedule earlier than planned or arranged: I arrived at Jack’s suite half an hour ahead of schedule.7progress/success making progress and being successful in your job, education etcget/keep/stay ahead Getting ahead at work is the most important thing to her at the moment.8advanced ideas, achievements etc that are ahead of others have made more progress or are more developed: This design is light years ahead (=much more advanced) in performance and comfort.ahead of your/its time (=very advanced or new, and not understood or accepted) Coleridge was in many ways far ahead of his time.9WINNING winning in a competition or election: Two shots from Gardner put the Giants 80–75 ahead. We are 10 points ahead in the polls.ahead of At this stage, Smith appeared to be ahead of his rivals.10go ahead a)spoken used to tell someone they can do something: ‘Can I have the sports section?’ ‘Yeah, go ahead, I’ve read it.’ b)to do something that was planned, especially in spite of a problemahead with Frank’ll be late but we’ll go ahead with the meeting anyway. c)to take place: Tests of anti-cancer drugs are to go ahead this year. → go-ahead111ahead of the game/curve informal in a position where you are more advanced or more successful than your competitors: Belmont city leaders have never been ahead of the curve in environmental matters.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Albert was staring straight ahead, pretending not to listen.
- David had his breakfast and thought about the day ahead.
- Devraux stared straight ahead, without looking at his son.
- He looked ahead down the road towards the village.
- He stuck his head out of the window but it was impossible to see ahead through the fog.
- I know there are some big problems ahead of us, but I'm sure we can overcome them.
- Let Tom walk ahead - he knows the way.
- Let Tom walk ahead of you - he knows this path very well.
- Milligan's home run puts the Dodgers ahead by one point.
- The doctor strode ahead to the end of the corridor, and waited there for the others to catch up.
- The government faces some difficult decisions in the months which lie ahead.
- The road ahead was clear.
- Unemployment in the region is expected to grow in the months ahead.
- He walked very fast, commanding me to follow, and said there was a bridge up ahead we could cross.
- His test as a peacemaker is still ahead of him.
- If you decide not to go ahead, just return the Policy within 15 days.
- Second, the title suggests an assessment of multimedia spanning the decade, examining developments as far ahead as the year 2000.
- So stop moaning and plan ahead with some confidence.
- The police officer said that going ahead could mean prison.
- Then he singled in the sixth, the hit part of a rally that enabled Baltimore to go ahead, 4-2.
- We wish you to get ahead.
Longman Language Activatorto do something before someone else does it
if you do something, go somewhere, see something etc first , you do it before someone else: · It's mine - I saw it first.· Who wants to go first?· Sandy finished the puzzle first.
to be the first person to do a particular thing: · Many people have copied her style, but she was definitely the first.be the first/first to do something: · Of the four of us, my sister was the first to get married.
informal to get or do something before another person who is trying to do the same thing: · I was going to have that last piece of pie but somebody beat me to it.· When Charlie finally got down there to buy the car, he discovered that someone else had beaten him to it.
if you arrive somewhere or finish something ahead of someone, you arrive there or finish it before them: · Carrie got to the pub ahead of us.· Cole finished the race ahead of Jewison.
if someone is ahead of their time they do something before other people do it, especially by having new ideas before anyone else: · As an architect, Sir John Soan was ahead of his time.way ahead of your time: · Ashton's educational theories were way ahead of their time.
before someone or something else in a list, line, series etc before something or someone else in a list, series, or set: · I think you were before me in line, weren't you?· Islington station is one stop before Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line.
to happen or exist before something or someone else: · Churchill was a much stronger leader than the man who came before him.· A planning session at eleven-thirty will precede the noon lunch discussion.be preceded by something: · Witnesses say the fire was preceded by a loud explosion.· In most cases the illness is preceded by vomiting and chills.
before another person in a group of people who are waiting to do something: · The man in front of me looked very familiar.· There were about fifty people ahead of us waiting for tickets.
coming before the one that you are dealing with now: · The previous chapter examined how children learn language.· Each number in the series 2 - 4 - 8 - 16 is twice as large as the previous number.
coming at some time before the one you have just mentioned - use this especially about something that is very different from what is happening now: · He used a lot more color in his earlier paintings.· The play lacks the wit and energy of Jergen's earlier work.
the thing that comes before another in a series: · When you're in prison, every day feels just like the one before.
formal coming before the thing you have just mentioned, or the part of a book where you are now: · The preceding chapters have described several key events in recent French history.· In the preceding section of the poem, Whitman is talking about how important it is to live in the present.
written use this to talk about a person or thing that was mentioned earlier: · Write to the above address for more information.· The above diagram shows a diesel car engine.the above (=the people or things mentioned earlier): · Contact any of the above for more details.
very much better than someone or something informal to be clearly doing very much better at something than someone else: · Winger's stands head and shoulders above every other restaurant in town.· Kander and Ebb are head and shoulders above the others writing for the musical theater these days.
spoken use this to emphasize that one person or thing is clearly much better than someone or something else: · "Which apartment do you prefer?'' "Well, there's no comparison. The first one we saw is bigger, quieter, and has much nicer furniture.''
British to be so much better than others that their achievements are made to seem ordinary: · Coca Cola's prize-winning advertising campaign has put all others in the shade.· The generous response of the public to the disaster puts the government's contribution somewhat in the shade.
written to be so much better than someone or something else that they are made to seem unimportant and not worth paying any attention to: · Channel 5's tremendous line-up of TV programmes has eclipsed its competitors' best efforts.· Eclipsed by the US champion at last year's Olympic Games, Schofield has decided to retire.
if someone is in a different league , they are so much better and more skilful than someone who does similar work that it would be stupid even to compare them: · You can't possibly compare Thomas Hardy and Wilkie Collins - Hardy is in a different league.
to be so much better than someone else that they feel slightly embarrassed by their own lack of skill or quality: · The elegant way she was dressed put the rest of us to shame.· Acapulco is a cosmopolitan city with a nightlife that puts Rio to shame.
informal to perform with much greater skill than someone else in a competitive activity such as a sport or an argument: run rings around somebody: · It's no use arguing with Sophie -- she can run rings around anyone who disagrees with her.· Tottenham Hotspur are running rings around Arsenal in the most exciting cup final in years.
British informal to be very much better than something of the same type or than someone you are competing with: be streets ahead of: · The script is original and funny, streets ahead of any other situation comedy.· We don't need to worry about this year's sales figures -- they're streets ahead of the competition.
British to be so much better at something than other people that they cannot possibly compete successfully with you: · It seems that in this campaign the Labour candidate has left the opposition standing.· Julie's an excellent typist -- her speed and accuracy leave the rest of us standing.
before the usual or expected time if something happens early , it happens before the usual time or the most suitable time; if someone is early , they arrive before the time they are expected to: · I finished work early today.· If you plant the seeds too early they won't grow.· After an early lunch, we started the meeting at one o'clock.· Everyone was deeply shocked by his early death at the age of forty-five.be early (for something) (=arrive early): · You're early - I wasn't expecting you till seven.· I'm sorry, I'm a bit early for my appointment.seven months/three days etc early (=seven months/three days etc earlier than expected): · Our first child was born eight weeks early.
earlier than the time when you have arranged or expect to do something: · We will try to complete the building ahead of time.· Visas must be obtained ahead of time, and it may take several weeks to get them in order.· You can always prepare the salad ahead of time and refrigerate it.
earlier than the officially agreed time: · Due to the economy's strong recovery, Mexico will repay ahead of schedule the last installment of a $13.5 billion loan.six months/two weeks/a year etc ahead of schedule: · The renovation of the school has just been completed three months ahead of schedule.
early enough, so that you do not have to rush, or so that you have time to get ready: · I like to get all my Christmas presents bought and sent in good time.in good time for: · It is important to arrive in good time for your interview.
if you arrive somewhere or finish something with time to spare , you arrive or finish before the time when you have to arrive or finish: · In spite of the bad traffic, we reached London with plenty of time to spare.with ten minutes/half an hour etc to spare: · I finished the test with just two minutes to spare (=two minutes before the end).
to move faster than someone or something else to pass another vehicle on the road and move in front of it because you are going faster: · I turned around and saw that, out of the dust and the crowd, another car was pulling ahead to join us.pull ahead of: · With the finish line in sight, Wallace pulled ahead of the pack and drove to victory.
to move far in front of someone who cannot run, walk, drive etc as fast as you: · We were all running to catch the bus, but the others had longer legs and gradually left me behind.leave somebody way behind (=a long way behind): · Dinah urged her horse on until she had left all the other riders way behind.
informal to move very far in front of someone, especially in a race, because you are much faster than them: · Collins accelerated around the final turn and left the other runners standing.
towards the front also forwards British towards the front: · She leaned forward and whispered "I love you'' in his ear.· I pushed my way forwards to the front of the crowd in order to get a better view.· Bill took two steps forward and shook Mark's hand.· Sit facing forward with your legs straight out in front of you.· She had her back towards me, her head bent forwards over a book.· Frank's fair hair fell forward into his eyes in a very attractive way.
if someone or something moves ahead , looks ahead etc, they move or look towards a place in front of them: · The doctor strode ahead to the end of the corridor, and waited there for the others to catch up.· He stuck his head out of the window but it was impossible to see ahead through the fog.straight ahead (=directly ahead): · Devraux stared straight ahead, without looking at his son.
if someone or something moves on , they continue moving forward in order to get to a particular place: · He walked on without even stopping to say hello.· Keep on in this direction for about 100 metres, and you'll see the bank on your left.straight on (=directly ahead): · Go straight on to the end of this road, then turn left.
also onwards British written if someone or something moves, travels etc onward , they move or travel forward, especially in order to continue a journey: · We wandered slowly onwards, pausing now and again to admire the view.· Traffic police stood at various points, waving the motorists onward.
at, in, or towards a position that is further forward than you · The car in front started to slow down.· Ellie walked in front, carrying the baby.in front of · Because of the fog, we could only see a few yards in front of us.
a short distance from the front or face of someone or something: · He looked ahead down the road towards the village.ahead of: · Let Tom walk ahead of you - he knows this path very well.straight ahead (=directly ahead): · Albert was staring straight ahead, pretending not to listen.
in the distance but not very far in front of you: · Traffic is awfully slow - there must be an accident up ahead.· Up ahead we could see the bright lights of the city coming into view.
the time after now the time, especially a fairly long time, after now: · Ellen's finishing college soon but she doesn't really have any plans for the future.· As for the future, Tucker said she intends to take a well-deserved break before deciding what to do next.of the future (=that will exist in the future): · The car of the future may run on solar-powered batteries.
in the future - used especially when you know you will have problems or difficulties in the future: the day/week/months ahead: · David had his breakfast and thought about the day ahead.· Unemployment in the region is expected to grow in the months ahead.lie ahead: · The government faces some difficult decisions in the months which lie ahead.ahead of: · I know there are some big problems ahead of us, but I'm sure we can overcome them.
: generations/years/a long time to come for a long time in and affecting many people in the future: · In years to come, people will look back on the 20th century as a turning point in history.· Nuclear power stations will still be needed for a long time to come.
to not have happened yet but going to happen in the future, especially soon in the future: · The best is still to come -- there's chocolate ice cream for dessert.· The worst of the storm was still to come.
use this to say that something will always happen in the future, starting from now: · From now on, I'm not letting anyone borrow my car.· From now on, you kids will have to make your own lunch.· From now on, homeowners will have to get a city permit if they want to build an addition onto their homes.
British starting from now - use this especially to tell someone that they must do something starting from now: · In future, I expect you to be at work no later than 9.15.· In future, prisoners must serve at least half of their sentence before qualifying for any type of early release.
use this to talk about what will happen over a period from now until a long, short etc time in the future: · We don't know what will happen in the long term.· Aid to these countries is bound to run into billions of dollars in the long term.· Analysts say the reports could have a major impact on the stock market in the short term.
what you say to give permission · "Can I watch TV?" "Sure, go ahead."go right ahead · "Is it OK if I eat the last apple?" "Go right ahead."go ahead and do something · If you want to take a shower, just go ahead and take one.
when someone asks you if they can use something, especially something that belongs to you: · "Is it all right if I call my parents?" "Be my guest."· "Do you mind if I sit here?'' "Be my guest."
when you want someone to do what they want without feeling that they need to ask you first: · "I hope you don't mind if I use your phone." "Of course not. Feel free."feel free to do something: · Please feel free to stop me and ask questions whenever you like.
when you want someone to take what they want, especially food or drink: · "Is there any beer left?" "Sure, help yourself."help yourself to something: · Help yourself to coffee and cake.
spoken use this as a friendly way of telling someone they can do something: · "Can I take some more casserole?" "Of course!"· "Do you mind of I sit here?" "Of course you can."
to plan something that will happen a long time in the future · Once you have children, it's wise to plan ahead.· Fluctuations in oil prices on the world market make it impossible for developing countries to plan ahead.plan ahead for · It's never too soon to start planning ahead for your retirement.
to think about what may happen in the future so that you are aware of it when you make plans: · By looking ahead, management are then in a good position to anticipate potential problems.look ahead to: · All footballers have to look ahead to the time when they leave the game.
British /future planning American the activity of thinking carefully about what will happen in the future, and including this in your present plans, especially in order to make possible problems easier to deal with when the time comes: · With a little more forward planning, we could have avoided these problems.· Expert advice is available for investors who wish to engage in future planning.
to make progress very rapidly if people make great strides , they make progress very rapidly towards improving knowledge or methods, especially in scientific, technical, or educational areas: · Science has made great strides since the 1970s.make great strides in: · Great strides have been made in reducing air pollution in US cities.· The conference highlighted the great strides made in education in Third World countries.make great strides towardsBritish /toward American: · We have made great strides towards equality between the sexes in legal status and rights.
to make progress very quickly towards achieving something, especially faster than other people: · Our export sales have continued to forge ahead this year.forge ahead in: · Growing environmental fears have made climate research all the more important, and Europe is forging ahead in this field.forge ahead with: · The Prime Minister promised that the government would forge ahead with the reforms.
British /improve/develop etc by leaps and bounds American if a person or the study, development etc of something comes on in leaps and bounds , they make progress very quickly, especially in knowledge or ability: · Jake was slow to learn to read, but now he's coming on in leaps and bounds.· We were very surprised to see the way this field of philosophical thought has grown by leaps and bounds.
to be successful in your work also be a success to earn a lot of money or to become well known and respected, because you do your job very well: · Five years ago he started his own business and now he's very successful.· I'm glad we appointed Cyril - he's proved to be a great success.· In order to be successful as a dancer, you need flair and stamina.· He's leaving the company, despite having been a big success as marketing manager.· People who are successful in their careers have found out what they like and do well.
to be successful in your job, especially because you work hard: · Gail seemed so anxious to do well, and she worked really hard.· When the players do well, I praise them -- but there are no rewards for coming second.· Neither of the kids was doing well in school.· Most of his tutors expected him to do well at Harvard.· My friend left college and went into law, and he's doing very well for himself.
to be successful in your job, especially because you have a very strong desire to succeed: · The people who get on are the ones who create their own opportunities.· My father's experience taught me a memorable lesson in how to get ahead.get on in life/the world: · You may not like having to agree with everything the boss says, but often that's the way to get on in life.· If you want to get ahead in this world, kid, never take 'no' for an answer.
informal to become successful, especially in the sports or entertainment business: · He was a talented football player and I knew he'd make it.· We've fought long and hard to get where we are, and we deserve to make it.make it big (=become very successful): · Many actors move to America, hoping to make it big in Hollywood.make it on your own (=without any help from anyone): · Get as much advice from colleagues as you can - it can be difficult trying to make it on your own.
to become successful in your job by doing it well and continuing to work at it for a fairly long time: · People who have had setbacks are often the ones who are really driven to succeed.· a strong desire to succeedsucceed as a teacher/actor/musician etc: · If you don't change your attitude, you will never succeed as a manager in this firm.succeed at: · My parents always told me I'd succeed at anything I chose to do.succeed in: · A lot of people doubted that I could succeed in business for myself.
to get better and better jobs in a company, organization, or profession so that eventually you have one of the most important jobs in it: · Those who rise to the top in advertising can expect to earn in excess of $100,000.· I think we all like to believe that if someone is made of the right stuff, they will rise to the top.· A consummate professional, he rose to the top of the most competitive organization in the country.
to work very hard in your job so that eventually you reach an important and high position: · While she was working her way up from dishwasher to chef, she was studying at night school to improve her grades. work your way up to the top: · He started two years ago as an admin assistant, and worked his way up to the top.
to be successful in your job so that people notice you and respect your ability, especially because of a particular piece of work you have done: · In his early twenties, Terry was the typical ambitious graduate, full of ideas and eager to make his mark.· She instantly made her mark with a series of award-winning ad campaigns for high-profile clients.
to gain more important and better paid jobs in your chosen area of work, especially by doing things that will get you noticed by more important people that you work with: · First, take a look at what you personally can do to advance your career.· In recent weeks, Janet has become aware that her colleague Alan has been using her to further his own career.
to be winning a game, race etc that has not yet finished to have more points or votes than your opponents in a game or election, or to be at the front in a race when the game, race etc has not yet finished: · Senna was winning when the race was brought to a halt because of a crash.be winning something: · It looked as though Bush was winning the election battle.
to be winning a game, race, election etc: · The High School team were leading with 60 points.· The Dolphins are still in the lead with only 2 minutes left to play.lead by 10 points/three meters etc: · Agassi was leading by two sets when rain stopped play.
to be doing better than someone else in a game, competition, race, or election: · She was still ahead in the polls just a week before the election.be ahead of: · Waylan was ahead of Miller by three shots.put somebody ahead: · Shortly afterwards Smith put the Dodgers ahead with a stunning home run.be 12 points/5 games etc ahead: · Damon Hill is now 14 points ahead of his nearest rival.by way ahead: · By the final lap, Molly was way ahead of all the other girls.be ahead by 12 points/5 games etc: · Houston was ahead by 3 points at half-time.
when someone asks you for permission to do something spoken · "Is it all right if I use this computer?" "Yes, that's fine."· "Do you have a pen I can borrow?" "Yes, what color do you want?"· I asked her if I could come too, and she said yes.
spoken say this when you agree to give permission but you are not completely happy about it: · "Mum, can I borrow your car for an hour?" "OK, but don't be any longer than that."· Ed asked if he could stay over at Matt's house so I said okay.
spoken informal especially American · "Can I call you this evening?'' "Sure. I'll be home about seven thirty.''· "Do you have a photo of the baby I can see?" "Sure," said Maddy, pulling out her wallet.
spoken use this to say clearly and definitely that you are very willing to give your permission for something: · "Do you think I could borrow some money?" "Of course. How much do you need?"of course you can/we will etc: · "Will we be able to go to Disney World?" "Of course we will, that's why we're here."
spoken say this especially when you are being polite to someone in a formal situation: · "Can I change the date of my return flight to London?" "Certainly, which date would you prefer?"· "I'd like to use the hotel sauna, please.'' "Certainly, Madam. It's down the corridor on the left.''
spoken say this when someone asks your permission to use something that belongs to you, or asks to do something that affects you in some way: · "Is it OK if I smoke?'' "Sure, go ahead.''· "Do you mind if I use your phone?" "Not at all - go ahead."
spoken formal say this to show that you are very willing to give permission: · "Do you think I could stay at your house for a few days?'' "By all means, but you may have to sleep on the floor.''
spoken say this to show that you are very willing to give permission, and it is not at all inconvenient for you: · "Would it be all right if I leave work a bit early tomorrow? I've got a dentist's appointment." "No problem - thanks for letting me know."
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We could see the lights of Las Vegas up ahead. The clinic was now in sight, some way ahead. He stared straight ahead. You have a long trip ahead of you. Problems may lie ahead. We do not foresee any major changes in the years ahead. Unless we plan ahead (=plan for the future) we are going to be in a mess. Can you tell me ahead of time if you’re coming? Getting ahead at work is the most important thing to her at the moment. This design is light years ahead (=much more advanced) in performance and comfort. Two shots from Gardner put the Giants 80–75 ahead.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The paper has edged ahead of (=been more successful than) its rivals. If you want to leave, go right ahead. a go-ahead company The movie suddenly jumped ahead to the future. Now that you’re pregnant you’ll have to plan ahead.
We could see the lights of Las Vegas up ahead. The clinic was now in sight, some way ahead. (=straight in front) The river is eight miles away dead ahead.
The river is eight miles away dead ahead. He stared straight ahead. You have a long trip ahead of you. Problems may lie ahead. We do not foresee any major changes in the years ahead. Unless we plan ahead (=plan for the future) we are going to be in a mess. Can you tell me ahead of time if you’re coming? Getting ahead at work is the most important thing to her at the moment. This design is light years ahead (=much more advanced) in performance and comfort. (=very advanced or new, and not understood or accepted) Coleridge was in many ways far ahead of his time.
Coleridge was in many ways far ahead of his time. Two shots from Gardner put the Giants 80–75 ahead. (=it happens as arranged)· It’s 99% certain that the deal will go through.
The paper has edged ahead of (=been more successful than) its rivals. If you want to leave, go right ahead. a go-ahead company The movie suddenly jumped ahead to the future. Now that you’re pregnant you’ll have to plan ahead.· The good news is that we are ahead in the polls.
(=in front of you)· The road ahead was completely flooded.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· Newcastle edged ahead again in the 31st minute when defender Kevin Scott hooked home from close range.
· The fear is that if one club does manage to forge ahead, it will be at the expense of the other.· Openend funds have forged ahead to a total of 8, 667, according to Lipper Analytical Services Inc.· As one seminar is brought to conclusion plans forge ahead for the next and 1992 is no exception.· Already equipped with two take-home containers of food, I nevertheless forged ahead.· Antorini recognises that the pressure to forge ahead with the necessary research is likely to be consumer-led by infertile couples.· Instead of shelving the permits, as residential builders do, Rohr forged ahead with construction.· But even without another huge bid, Hanson will forge ahead.· Soon after the mid-October opening, he was forging ahead.
· The flattening of organizations means that all employees have to learn that old-fashioned promotion is not the only way of getting ahead.· Take cheap shots and distort facts in order to get ahead?· However, the faster we can get ahead with the Development Project the better.· We wish you to get ahead.· They are materialistic and pushy, motivated by acquisition, competition, and getting ahead.· No matter how hard we worked, we could never get ahead, and almost every day something else would go wrong.· But we get ahead of ourselves.· It promoted Polgar, leaving his colleagues a memorable lesson on how to get ahead.
· But in practice, if most countries want to go ahead with something, they may well ignore a lone dissenter.· But then Philip went ahead and composed the music.· Factory owners tried to stop govt. from going ahead & passing Acts but could not stop them seeing.· When he agreed to go ahead he could not have been more generous.· The decision to go ahead was made, by the book, Vaughan says.· Half way up the hill, the column took a break while Calley and Meadlo went ahead with the mine detector.
· Currently, attention is centred on the Irkutsk region's gas and oil resources, but many obstacles lie ahead.· Although generally optimistic, Dan knew that more challenges lay ahead.· These early months gave him a brutally clear idea of what lay ahead.· Perhaps the best way to think of what lies ahead is to imagine that you are Columbus.· Dark pines and yellow birches lay ahead, as the shoreline curved to meet me.· It is my first view of the road that lies ahead.· And what lies ahead in 1993?· But there is much Clinton can do in the four years that lie ahead of him in his second term.
· The Stock Market, however, tends to look ahead about six months.· Others are of the present; others still result from looking ahead.· Look ahead five or so years to when Lastminute.com might be an established business.· I think we have to look ahead.· They take everything one step at a time, and refuse to look ahead.· And he is the genuine article, an original who succeeds in looking ahead by looking way back.· I looked ahead and tried to think what on earth I was going to do.· Prospects for the weeks and months ahead look about as bleak.
· But his proposals for electoral reform, now moving ahead in fits and starts, contain no such provision.· Despite immature theory and premature hype, researchers are moving ahead.· Interests are much more likely to provide footholds for finding common ground and moving ahead.· As we move ahead in the nineties and beyond, fishnet structures will become increasingly attractive.· Travelling strongly for much of the way, Ballystate had just moved ahead when belting the final flight.· Dallas wide receiver Michael Irvin says he wants to move ahead.· When new staff were appointed development could move ahead again.· The process could be one with some integrity, and management could assure a consensus before it moves ahead.
· Order, order Always plan ahead to save time and unnecessary effort.· Plan ahead and check everything you have planned.· Fortunately, humans can plan ahead.· Plan ahead: Make sure your refund is as small as possible.· He knows how to handle situations and can plan ahead for things.· For those willing to plan ahead however, this is nothing to lament.· As with all questions affecting retirement, it is sensible if possible to plan ahead.· Indeed, language is all about constructing unique sequences, and so is planning ahead for tomorrow.
· We took advice from other friends, including our bishop, James Roxburgh, who all encouraged us to press ahead.· But so is its determination to press ahead irrespective of the results of practical tests of the system.· The Environment Secretary, Michael Howard, is determined to press ahead with his bill.· The election result has given the Conservatives five years in which to press ahead with the changes.· And he denied Mr Major would lose all credibility by not pressing ahead with the treaty.· We will press ahead with regular appraisal of teachers to encourage high standards and develop professional skills.
· But she just couldn't take it when I started pulling ahead.· She is busy watching the team pull ahead decisively.· In the Brut Rose category, California is clearly pulling ahead.· One new poll showed him pulling ahead of Sen.· She is very specifically waiting for Oregon to pull ahead so that she can put in Karen.
· To achieve this, Quinlan is pushing ahead with a salad of deals, alliances and joint ventures.· Leaders seize opportunities and push ahead.· Push ahead with a cash or career plan.· But for black dancers and choreographers, this was a time to push ahead.· It emphasises the importance of trying to push ahead with the peace process that is now under way.· Carter, however, insisted on pushing ahead.· Anyone who tried to push ahead was berated by others.
· Whatever she has or does, I try to stay ahead.· Workers demanded higher pay to stay ahead of the inflation they expected.· Stay ahead by deploying modest quantities of state-of-the-art aircraft, to dogfight over Arizona.· They could be assured that their assets would stay ahead of inflation without risking a downturn.· Nevertheless dinosaurs, remarkably, were frequently able to stay ahead in the game.· Sure enough, it turned out they were from Minnesota, heading south to try and stay ahead of the cold.· Now that they have learned how to win again they have to discover how to stay ahead of the pack.· Businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve find trend research crucial.
· But his dark rimmed glasses and old fashioned looks belie a career spent one step ahead.· I scrambled to learn more and managed to keep a half step ahead of humiliation.· This is stepping ahead to the next consideration of the Lady of the Hearth as she who lights and tends the fire.· It was a constant struggle to stay one step ahead of thrift regulators in Washington.· The Vadinamians are usually step ahead.· And thus begins a chase, with the Rat almost always being one step ahead.· The opportunist, it turned out, was one step ahead of me.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► ahead of/behind the curve► keep/stay etc a jump ahead (of somebody)► light years ahead/better etc than something► be leading the pack/be ahead of the pack
1in front a short distance in front of someone or something OPP behind: - "Can I have the sports section?" "Yeah, go ahead, I've read it."
- "Can I watch TV?'' "Sure, go ahead.''
- "Do you mind if I use your phone?" "Not at all - go ahead."
- "Is it OK if I eat the last apple?" "Go right ahead."
- "Is it OK if I smoke?'' "Sure, go ahead.''
- I'll go ahead and start the coffee.
- If you want to take a shower, just go ahead and take one.
- Even if Elizabeth went ahead and told Father, it was not certain that she would escape.
- Factory owners tried to stop govt. from going ahead & passing Acts but could not stop them seeing.
- I dared him to go ahead and do it.
- If you decide not to go ahead, just return the Policy within 15 days.
- If you want to buy a flamboyant pair of trousers, go ahead!
- Look, so little is known about her, just go ahead and get all the research done now.
- Reviews instances in which the Agency's activities have complicated matters or deterred developers from going ahead.
- Sure, go ahead and buy a used car from Slipshod Acme car company.
- Belmont city leaders have never been ahead of the curve in environmental matters.
- Businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve find trend research crucial.
- It just shows how desperate New Yorkers are to be ahead of the curve.
- Reagan was ahead of the curve in his sensible discussion of the economics of Social Security.
- The successful programs I know of in college football stay ahead of the game.
- Then again, some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve.
- This talk gave me another view of Mike-a little guy who had once been ahead of the game.
- Due to the economy's strong recovery, Mexico will repay ahead of schedule the last installment of a $13.5 billion loan.
- The renovation of the school has just been completed three months ahead of schedule.
- Martin said the Miramar projects are ahead of schedule and below budget, so far.
- Simply for completing the sequence ahead of schedule, Myriad received a $ 3 million bonus.
- The work is progressing ahead of schedule and should be completed within three weeks, she said.
- In the meantime, the three cruise lines are moving full speed ahead with major expansion plans.
- And, full speed ahead ... the business sideline that's helping farmers rake in the cash.
- He talks full steam ahead for another five minutes.
- It's full steam ahead as investors get appetite for perks on a plate.
- The state utilities commission gave the go-ahead for the water company to raise rates.
- It was a constant struggle to stay one step ahead of thrift regulators in Washington.
- Money With better management of resources you will be able to stay one step ahead.
- The reason Chappy is moving around so much is to keep one step ahead I suppose.
- We don't want to sell him but we have to keep one step ahead.
- And streets ahead ... Bonnie brings a touch of magic to a Broadway favourite.
- As pure driving machines, there is no real comparison - the Mercedes is streets ahead.
- Sorry times, indeed, for Coventry, whose Midland rivals are streets ahead in strength in depth.
- The Scandinavian countries are already streets ahead in this area.
- Anticipate the problems your client may have with self-monitoring ahead of time, and rehearse strategies to deal with those situations.
- Issues such as job assignments and reduced overtime are worked out ahead of time.
- It is hard to lay down rules about this ahead of time.
- It is important to check this list ahead of time so that you have everything ready to complete the demonstration.
- Linear regression, for example, requires all the data to be collected ahead of time and then processed all at once.
- Many of them had prepared notes ahead of time, and Drake took lots of notes.
- They were trying to learn to perform a role whose meaning and importance they could not grasp ahead of time.
- When you surf to a new Web page, you have no idea ahead of time whether it contains a Java program.
- Considered 33 years later, that ad was light-years ahead of its time.
- Hyde Park was a school way ahead of its time.
- It was about 70 years ahead of its time in its feminism and its poetics, so this is its time.
- Of course, Pollock's historicism can he misleading, particularly when it implies that art can be ahead of its time.
- Sketchpad was not only the first drawing program, but was arguably the best, absurdly ahead of its time.
- The idea was way ahead of its time.
- The musical was ahead of its time in several ways.
- Well ahead of its time, Adamson's first album remains his best.
He kept his gaze fixed on the car ahead.ahead of A hill loomed ahead of them. We could see the lights of Las Vegas up ahead.some/a little/a long way ahead The clinic was now in sight, some way ahead.straight/dead ahead (=straight in front) The river is eight miles away dead ahead. Henry hurried on ahead (=went in front of the others).2forward if someone or something looks or moves ahead, they look or move forward: He stared straight ahead. The ship forged ahead through the thin ice.3before somebody else before someone elseahead of There were four people ahead of me at the doctor’s.4future in the futureahead of You have a long trip ahead of you. Problems may lie ahead.the years/days/months etc ahead We do not foresee any major changes in the years ahead. Unless we plan ahead (=plan for the future) we are going to be in a mess.5before an event before an event happens SYN in advance: I cook rice two or three hours ahead. Can you tell me ahead of time if you’re coming?ahead of He’s giving a series of concerts in London ahead of his international tour.6ahead of schedule earlier than planned or arranged: I arrived at Jack’s suite half an hour ahead of schedule.7progress/success making progress and being successful in your job, education etcget/keep/stay ahead Getting ahead at work is the most important thing to her at the moment.8advanced ideas, achievements etc that are ahead of others have made more progress or are more developed: This design is light years ahead (=much more advanced) in performance and comfort.ahead of your/its time (=very advanced or new, and not understood or accepted) Coleridge was in many ways far ahead of his time.9WINNING winning in a competition or election: Two shots from Gardner put the Giants 80–75 ahead. We are 10 points ahead in the polls.ahead of At this stage, Smith appeared to be ahead of his rivals.10go ahead a)spoken used to tell someone they can do something: ‘Can I have the sports section?’ ‘Yeah, go ahead, I’ve read it.’ b)to do something that was planned, especially in spite of a problemahead with Frank’ll be late but we’ll go ahead with the meeting anyway. c)to take place: Tests of anti-cancer drugs are to go ahead this year. → go-ahead111ahead of the game/curve informal in a position where you are more advanced or more successful than your competitors: Belmont city leaders have never been ahead of the curve in environmental matters.