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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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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But even now, decades later, the U.S. has fewer missile interceptors deployed (44) than the treaty permitted (100).—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Teams are permitted to have up to 35 players in their squad at the start of the tournament (and must have a minimum of 26).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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National Donut Day, which comes around annually on the first Friday of June, isn't just promotional permission to partake in pastries – the celebration has some historical heft.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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In entertainment, one of the more significant proposals is the No Fakes Act, which would give individuals a right to control their digital likeness, meaning that content creators would need permission to recreate celebrities and anyone else using AI.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Robinson’s presence has also unlocked the Knicks’ perimeter defense, allowing guards to pressure the ball with more freedom, knowing there’s a safety net behind them.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The computer then decodes these signals, allowing Smith to move a cursor on the screen with his thoughts alone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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
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Summers has two siblings: a sister named Taylor and a brother named Will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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At 18, Neave already has a League Cup winners’ medal, despite having yet to make a first-team appearance.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 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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Between 2011 and 2013, more than 1,000 phone calls between inmates and their attorneys were recorded at the private Leavenworth prison without consent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The bottom line: Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have a bill to hit Russia with economic sanctions if Putin refuses to negotiate with Ukraine — or if Russia launches another attack after a peace deal is reached.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, anticipation is building over whether the Trump administration will include oil in the sanctions that the U.S. president has threatened if Putin does not agree to peace talks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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