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

(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 move forward very quickly; to proceed despite obstacles.

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

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.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of go ahead with

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of steam ahead

simple past tense of run ahead

past participle of go ahead with

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep ahead