green-light
1 Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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a green-colored traffic light used to signal drivers, pedestrians, etc., that they may proceed.
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authorization; approval; permission.
The railroad has been given the green light on the proposed fare increase.
noun
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a signal to go, esp a green traffic light
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permission to proceed with a project
verb
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Given the green light to put on a show, Mosley got the ball on every Santa Margarita offensive play in the first quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
It is understood the green light for "tie backs" would be viewed as a hollow gesture without at least some concessions on taxation.
From BBC
The segment got the green light, and Amazon sent the Rams star the sheet music.
From Los Angeles Times
A final decision on whether a third runway will get the green light is still years away.
From BBC
If Bitcoin can break above $90,000, that could give the green light to a more sustained recovery.
From Barron's
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