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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Tremaine loved Knoxville’s idea and gave it the green light. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 The Chevrolet had the green light before entering the intersection, police said. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Notably, businesses in 18th & Vine either didn’t apply or get approval, but one Northland bar was given the green light. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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