as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting
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as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
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Recent Examples of green-light
Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no official green light from Prime Video, but given the performance on the platform and abundant source material hopes are running high.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Just two weeks ago Rivian launched RAD, which is short for the Rivian Adventure Department, and is basically the automaker’s former skunkworks operation gone legit with a budget and green light.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The weapons were driven away on trucks, and in the weeks afterward, no one called the scientists to get a green light for the bombing of Hiroshima or Nagasaki.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for green-light
Noun
Even if the show gets a green light, the writers won’t be hired through production.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no official green light from Prime Video, but given the performance on the platform and abundant source material hopes are running high.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Just two weeks ago Rivian launched RAD, which is short for the Rivian Adventure Department, and is basically the automaker’s former skunkworks operation gone legit with a budget and green light.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The weapons were driven away on trucks, and in the weeks afterward, no one called the scientists to get a green light for the bombing of Hiroshima or Nagasaki.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for green-light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
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Mahan’s campaign website lays out a multi-pronged approach to ensuring affordable housing in the state, including through capping fees and taxes on new infill housing and addressing permitting delays.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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While parts of the US government have pledged for years to reduce animal testing, experts say the FDA especially has been slow to respond, implement and permit the use of nonanimal alternatives.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fire truck was crossing the tarmac just before midnight after being given permission to check on another plane that had aborted its takeoff.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Air traffic control had granted the truck permission to cross the runway to a United flight that had reported an odor making flight attendants ill, then seconds later urgently ordered the truck to stop, according to audio from the tower.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike prior authorization, which happens before the patient gets a service, pre-payment review occurs after the service but before reimbursement, while post-payment review could force providers to pay Medicaid back.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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The authorization lasts until April 19.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Shahed drones first appeared in autumn 2022, Ukraine had few ways to stop them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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View this post on Instagram Montijo and Ariston Ripoyla, who is also a b-boy breakdancer, have a passion for art, especially in uplifting local Stockton artists.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The indictment also stated that Dadig harassed his victims by showing up to their homes and places of business unannounced and uninvited, stalking them, taking and posting photographs of them online without their consent and revealing private details about their lives online.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The act provides ways for a victim to seek relief from being harmed by doxing, or the act of intentionally using another’s personally identifiable information, including social media profiles, without consent with the intent to harass, cause mental anguish or create fear of bodily harm or death.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regulators have pledged faster turnarounds and the granting of rates that reflect growing wildfire risks to incentivize insurers to expand coverage in high-hazard areas.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The end of the group stage earlier in the week was overshadowed by Iran's departure from the tournament and the granting of asylum to members of the delegation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Last October, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on Petro, members of his family, including his wife Verónica, and allies like Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, citing alleged links to drug trafficking networks.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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