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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But Galatasaray, who would have to terminate his loan contract, which expires in December, have yet to give the green light.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Move aside, florals — Olivia Rodrigo just gave the green light to swap over to this season’s trendier print: gingham.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 July 2025
As such, the studio never would have given the green light to a new Jurassic World film if there wasn’t potential for the movie to be a massive financial hit like its predecessors.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
They were ultimately given the green light to proceed on April 18, 10 days before their event.
—Ryan Hopper, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Move aside, florals — Olivia Rodrigo just gave the green light to swap over to this season’s trendier print: gingham.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 July 2025
As such, the studio never would have given the green light to a new Jurassic World film if there wasn’t potential for the movie to be a massive financial hit like its predecessors.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
They were ultimately given the green light to proceed on April 18, 10 days before their event.
—Ryan Hopper, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the green light
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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