the green light

noun

: permission to start or continue something (such as a project)

His boss finally gave him the green light to start the new project.

Examples of the green light in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The government also gave the green light for private care facilities for elderly Cubans — many young Cubans who would have traditionally cared for their aging relatives have migrated abroad. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

After getting the green light from the local parish council, Thompson, plus her mother and others, got to work renovating the shelter, SWNS reported. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Green looked sheepishly at Linkof, who gave him the green light to spill the beans. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

The alleged leader of the Orange County faction of the Mexican Mafia — Johnny Martinez — gave Munoz and the crew the green light to confront Rios, prosecutors say. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for the green light

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