Definition of "full speed ahead" in English

Interjection

1. A command to move forward at maximum speed.

   • Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!

Noun

1. Maximum speed on a ship.

   • Then he gave it full speed ahead, and shot us into the inlet.

2. Maximum effort without reservations or delay.

   • We got the OK on the conversion project. It's full speed ahead.

Adverb

1. With maximum effort, without reservations or delay.

   • He charged full speed ahead into his studies.

Adjective

1. Unhesitant.

   • The company's full speed ahead approach to product development would ultimately be its downfall.