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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If concerns about the monetization of artificial intelligence investments and the wait for new revenue streams were keeping you on the sidelines, then two major updates from the company may have just given you the green light.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Sensing an opportunity, Moscow gave North Korea the green light to attack South Korea.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With two weeks to go until the World Cup, more cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host watch parties after what's been a frustrating ordeal for some.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But that April, the City Council gave Interfaith the green light.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Sensing an opportunity, Moscow gave North Korea the green light to attack South Korea.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With two weeks to go until the World Cup, more cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host watch parties after what's been a frustrating ordeal for some.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But that April, the City Council gave Interfaith the green light.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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