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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In late 2023, the company got the green light to increase its homeowners' policies by an average of 20 percent starting from March 15, 2024.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But there are concerns that these measures might not get the green light as the state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Bally’s Chicago gets green light from Gaming Board to resume construction
The Illinois Gaming Board has given Bally’s Chicago the green light to resume building its permanent casino after a two-week stop work order over an unauthorized waste hauler at the River West site.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
On May 8, NBC announced Law & Order: SVU would be getting the green light for yet another record-breaking season.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But there are concerns that these measures might not get the green light as the state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Bally’s Chicago gets green light from Gaming Board to resume construction
The Illinois Gaming Board has given Bally’s Chicago the green light to resume building its permanent casino after a two-week stop work order over an unauthorized waste hauler at the River West site.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
On May 8, NBC announced Law & Order: SVU would be getting the green light for yet another record-breaking season.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 15 May 2025
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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