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.
a signal to go, esp a green traffic light
permission to proceed with a project
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Moises Razo had the green light on 3-0 count and delivers RBI single. 2-1 Bosco B5.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
“This time around the green light has been fully given to a younger generation to put this content out. And they are using global pop culture to do so,” said Bajoghli.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Citing unnamed security sources, Israel's Channel 12 News has reported that Washington may give Israel the "green light" to resume "operations".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
They were brown, shot with a green light.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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