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
Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Too often, leaders overestimate readiness because things feel stable — but stability alone isn’t a green light to act.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Zwick writes that The Last Samurai had a green light from the moment Tom said yes.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, other Israeli sources told CNN the plans have not received a green light from the US yet.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If Moscow succeeds in Ukraine, Beijing will read it as a green light to escalate in the Indo-Pacific.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Too often, leaders overestimate readiness because things feel stable — but stability alone isn’t a green light to act.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Zwick writes that The Last Samurai had a green light from the moment Tom said yes.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, other Israeli sources told CNN the plans have not received a green light from the US yet.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
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Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But permitting delays and local resistance remain obstacles.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By setting up permissions in advance, the agent (individual with the power to act on behalf of someone else) can step in immediately if the account owner is incapacitated.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After scouting several locations in Florida, California and Texas, the organizers decided on the Hamptons after Wilson, who died earlier this year, granted them permission to showcase in his space.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Respecting it communicates that both voices matter and that decisions cannot move forward without mutual consent.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Leagues Cup and MLS handed down sanctions following the Leagues Cup post-game brawl between Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders, and the Luis Suarez spitting incident postgame.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Identity verification, sanctions screening, insured custody, audited smart contracts and a risk committee that keeps minutes.—
Juan Arroyo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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