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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
The series, which has had a blinking green light since last fall, was confirmed today ahead of Amazon‘s upfront presentation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
With its thin green light across its top and shiny white plastic shell, the Zafro gives EVE from WALL-E vibes.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025
With the project headed to a likely series green light, Fox recently approached Charles for the lead whose casting is considered key to the show’s success.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Noun
That green light came just a month before President Donald Trump took office again.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
The series, which has had a blinking green light since last fall, was confirmed today ahead of Amazon‘s upfront presentation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
With its thin green light across its top and shiny white plastic shell, the Zafro gives EVE from WALL-E vibes.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025
With the project headed to a likely series green light, Fox recently approached Charles for the lead whose casting is considered key to the show’s success.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Our schools do not permit students in preschool through 8th grade to have cell phones on campus and high school students must keep cell phones off during instruction time, with fewexceptions.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Shadow on projects that excite you (with your manager’s permission).—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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However, on May 19 the Supreme Court issued a ruling favoring the Trump administration by allowing the termination of TPS to proceed while the case is litigated.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Billy has had an illustrious career over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Without a permanent removal of sanctions, which in the case of Caesar Act sanctions will require congressional approval, uncertainty about whether sanctions will simply return in six months could hinder Syria’s economic recovery.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The measure would impose more economic sanctions that include a 500% tariff on goods from countries that buy Russian oil in a bid to force Moscow to strike a peace deal.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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