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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Companies like Impossible Metals are now gearing up for a new executive order that could give them the green light to move forward with their activities outside of the ISA’s mandate.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Since the series hasn't been given the green light for new episodes, a premiere date has yet to be announced.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, Murray has been given the green light to suit up in this penultimate contest.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Parliament gave the green light, and the military went into the streets.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Since the series hasn't been given the green light for new episodes, a premiere date has yet to be announced.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, Murray has been given the green light to suit up in this penultimate contest.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Parliament gave the green light, and the military went into the streets.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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