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
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
The network has given a green light to On Brand with Jimmy Fallon.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court gives Trump a green light — for now.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
In effect, the court has given Trump a green light in his quest to aggressively overhauling the federal government, at least for now.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The baton came back to him once Paramount Plus gave a green light to The Challenge: All Stars, and OGs like himself were given a second shot at glory.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
The network has given a green light to On Brand with Jimmy Fallon.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court gives Trump a green light — for now.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
In effect, the court has given Trump a green light in his quest to aggressively overhauling the federal government, at least for now.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Trump administration has pushed to expand offshore oil drilling and accelerate the permitting process, reducing timelines to just weeks.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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If permitted to enter the country, students must enroll full time, earn good grades and notify their school within 10 days of substantive changes to their circumstances.—
David L. Di Maria,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Hunter will wear No. 12 and Ward was given permission to wear No. 1 by legendary Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the face of mounting attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across corporate America, a new generation of Black millennial founders is refusing to wait for permission to innovate.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the season begins, Baku is out of school due to suspension, allowing the Union a chance to get their claws into the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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During the search, Ortega-Lopez was allowed to make a phone call before being taken to the Doña Ana County Detention Center (DACDC).—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Synthetic Food Dyes to Be Phased Out The FDA plans to revoke authorization of two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the next few months.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Colorado does have strict policies in place for its athletics Hall of Fame.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Parental consent would be required before minors can download or make purchases through an app.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Neglecting Proper Consent And Documentation The Pitfall: Telehealth startups often overlook the need for comprehensive patient consent forms and thorough documentation.—
Zachary Dorf,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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That's why pressure on Russia is needed -- strong, additional sanctions that actually work.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Under the plan, gang members and their enablers would face criminal sanctions, including possible imprisonment in El Salvador’s maximum-security prison, a senior administration official told the Herald at the time.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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