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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But, while the district now has the green light for a number of capital projects, Shipley said budget issues are still on the horizon for day-to-day operating costs as expenses for the district continue to trend higher.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Last week, the court gave the green light to the seizure, citing the company owner’s foreign residency.
—Nataliya Vasilyeva, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Still, Vice President Vance gave the Senate the green light to move forward with their own plan as backup.
—Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
In many ways, his silence and apathy gave Azerbaijan the green light to act with impunity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Last week, the court gave the green light to the seizure, citing the company owner’s foreign residency.
—Nataliya Vasilyeva, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Still, Vice President Vance gave the Senate the green light to move forward with their own plan as backup.
—Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
In many ways, his silence and apathy gave Azerbaijan the green light to act with impunity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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