prior to the expected time; early.

To plan for the future; to look forward to something; to be excited for something happening in the future.

(of a train) To use sidings to pass a different train. / To proceed beyond a limit.

To move forward very quickly; to proceed despite obstacles.

(get ahead of a potential development) To take preemptive action before the development becomes reality. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, ahead, of.

To do enough of a task in order to remain ahead of schedule; to stay ahead. / To keep track of new developments in area of study or inquiry; to monitor a situation.

To resume something previously cancelled or delayed; to continue something despite known concerns.

To continue doing something difficult or unsuccessful; to continue without regard for resistance.

To treat something as more important than something else.

past participle of go ahead with