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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For the first time all season, Rojo gave him the green light to swing on a 3-0 count.
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
Elon Musk is still waiting for Chinese officials to green light the car company’s Full Self-Driving technology.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“The Intel news has boosted sentiment across the broader chip sector and given investors the green light to continue building positions in that space.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
With a press of the button, there was a burst of green light.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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