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green light
1noun
a green-colored traffic light used to signal drivers, pedestrians, etc., that they may proceed.
authorization; approval; permission.
The railroad has been given the green light on the proposed fare increase.
green-light
2verb (used with object)
to give permission to proceed; authorize.
The renovation project was green-lighted by the board of directors.
green light
noun
a signal to go, esp a green traffic light
permission to proceed with a project
verb
to permit (a project, etc) to proceed
Example Sentences
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of giving Israel the “green light” for the operation.
On 14 May, police arrested the official who had given the green light for the lifting of the Defence Ministry complex's protected status.
He takes this as a green light to order for her and talk about himself nonstop.
“We don’t know why it’s stuck there and why the administration hasn’t moved forward, but it seems, like, with everything these days, they’re waiting on the president’s green light.”
"This isn't a green light for damage, it's a reminder of the balance between access and stewardship."
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