Before an action or event
“Prepare ahead before you take your seat at the negotiating table, and make a detailed list of what is most important to you.”
In a position further forward in space or time
“Soon after, they heard more sirens in the distance and saw the traffic ahead start to part for the flashing lights headed their way.”
Towards a point further forward in space or time
“Move ahead until you reach an open door.”
Henceforth, from a given time
“The framework should help public bodies, airport operators, and airlines plan ahead for future applications.”
For an indefinite amount of time onwards in the future
“From this time ahead, the server can maintain all records transmitted between a buyer and the equipment used.”
In the lead, or in a winning position, in a contest
“If you can position the board in your favor in the first few turns, chances are you'll stay ahead for the rest of the match.”
At or to the other or far side of something
Being advanced in development
Completed before need or a milestone event
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
In a winning position during a contest
In a leading position
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