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.
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Now, the company is going to the federal government, seeking the green light to cut the cord for good.
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Steve Large, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For now, investors are giving the biggest capex spenders the green light to dedicate their cash to building out AI rather than buying back more shares.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Another major data centre has been given the green light in the UK, further cementing the country’s status as Europe’s AI front-runner.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Reigns shrugged his shoulders and gave Fatu the green light.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Steve Large, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For now, investors are giving the biggest capex spenders the green light to dedicate their cash to building out AI rather than buying back more shares.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Another major data centre has been given the green light in the UK, further cementing the country’s status as Europe’s AI front-runner.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Reigns shrugged his shoulders and gave Fatu the green light.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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