green light

noun
UK: /ˌɡriːn ˈlaɪt/
US: /ˌɡriːn ˈlaɪt/

  1. Permission to proceed with something; approval.

    1. The project got the green light today.
    2. Once we get the green light from the boss, we can start the marketing campaign.

  2. A signal, usually a green traffic light, indicating that it is safe to proceed.

    1. The driver waited for the green light.
    2. The train can proceed on the track once it gets a green light from the signalman.

Synonyms

approval permission go-ahead authorize
green light verb

  1. To give permission or approval to proceed with something.

    1. They green light all new ideas.
    2. The studio decided to green light the sequel after the first film's success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "green light" in English means: Permission to proceed with something; approval., A signal, usually a green traffic light, indicating that it is safe to proceed..

The phonetic transcription of "green light" is /ˌɡriːn ˈlaɪt/ in British English and /ˌɡriːn ˈlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "green light": approval, permission, go-ahead, authorize.

Example usage of "green light": "The project got the green light today.". More examples on the page.