green light
The term "green light" is commonly used to indicate permission to proceed, originating from traffic signals where green means go.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Permission or approval to proceed with a project, plan, or action.
Example
- The manager gave the green light to launch the new campaign.
- We got the green light to start the construction.
A2Traffic
(literal)A signal indicating that vehicles may proceed.
Example
- When the light turned green, the cars started moving.
- Pedestrians waited for the green light to cross the street.
C1Film and Television
(technical, industry-specific)Formal approval to begin production of a film or TV project.
Example
- The director was thrilled when the studio greenlit the movie.
- After months of discussions, the series was finally given the green light.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "green light":
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