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green light

noun

a green-colored traffic light used to signal drivers, pedestrians, etc., that they may proceed.
authorization; approval; permission:
The railroad has been given the green light on the proposed fare increase.

green-light

verb (used with object)

green-lighted or green-lit, green-lighting.

to give permission to proceed; authorize:
The renovation project was green-lighted by the board of directors.

green light

noun

a signal to go, esp a green traffic light
permission to proceed with a project

verb

to permit (a project, etc) to proceed

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Example Sentences

President Trump has said he would give Israel the the green light to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks last year linked to the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

From BBC

One Ukrainian advocacy group said Trump was "hanging Ukrainians out to dry and giving Russia the green light to keep marching west."

From BBC

But after years of cajoling and several false starts, Rowan and some other tour leaders were given the green light to restart operations.

From BBC

But it’s also a signal, a green light to the everyday extremists who enjoy human suffering and have now been told their sickness is not just acceptable, but wonderful.

From Salon

During the opening night of his hometown residency at the arena — which was illuminated in green lights to match the album’s aesthetic — Tyler, the Creator bounced between two massive stages in the 20,000-capacity venue.

From Los Angeles Times

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