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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Regulators gave the green light to agricultural drones in 2024, so the US is officially ready, Iakovenko says. —

Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Giving them the green light, his Presa Canario dogs came out of the gate without a leash, a stark contrast compared to their normal routine. —

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 With Donald Trump in the White House, regulators are being seen as more ready to give deals the green light. —

Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 The new moon in Aquarius on Jan. 29 further highlights this area of your life, giving you the green light to set intentions around family dynamics, home life and emotional foundations. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the green light

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