as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting
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as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
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Recent Examples of green-light
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in September, European officials said the president was on the verge of giving a green light.
—Serge Schmemann, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green light.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024
New weapons systems and a green light to strike deeper inside Russia could improve Kyiv's leverage in peace negotiations, while also raising the risk of nuclear escalation.
—Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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McCluggage says the Miami Vice script was discussed as a possible feature until the president of Universal’s film division, Frank Price, gave a green light to DePalma’s Scarface remake.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in September, European officials said the president was on the verge of giving a green light.
—Serge Schmemann, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green light.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024
New weapons systems and a green light to strike deeper inside Russia could improve Kyiv's leverage in peace negotiations, while also raising the risk of nuclear escalation.
—Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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The measure was approved by 225 votes, another outcome that could have been different if everyone at the locations were permitted to vote.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Army Corps is in charge of permitting discharge that could occur in waters of the U.S.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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When Spector released it without their labels’ permission, Cher went to his house to reason with him.Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the current proposal for land possession there, private land prevents the Crow from visiting many of these sites without permission from the landowner.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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While Ohio State has a dominant defense allowing just 251 yards per game at 4.1 yards per play (both No. 2 in country), Indiana is right behind the Buckeyes allowing 270 ypg at 4.2 yppl.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dubbed the Flex and the Stax, respectively, both models in the line are now larger than a standard cardholder, allowing users to take them anywhere with minimal fuss.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine had urged the United States to provide the authorization for months.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to federal funds, an emergency authorization also allows FEMA to tap into an entire family of federal agencies, including the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Energy, Education, and Transportation, among others.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Emma’s always on her phone, smoking, or having tea.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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What about the things that don’t spark joy, per se, but do have some sentimental value?Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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France last year proposed a ban on social media for those under 15, but users were able to avoid the ban with parental consent.Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Related article House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill after prosecutor seeks Netanyahu warrant The warrants mark a historic first, making Netanyahu the first Israeli leader summoned by an international court for alleged actions against Palestinians in the 76-year conflict.Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, for example, a lawyer faced sanctions for submitting a legal brief with fake citations made up by ChatGPT.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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