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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Such a policy creates a green light for investment, significantly easing strategic planning.
—Olena Orliuk, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Netflix has given a green light to a movie reboot of the Stephen King novel Cujo, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Opponents argue that moves like these give a green light for corporations to engage in all kinds of chicanery.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Levy co-created, executive produces and stars in the new comedy series, which is awaiting formal green light from Netflix.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Such a policy creates a green light for investment, significantly easing strategic planning.
—Olena Orliuk, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Netflix has given a green light to a movie reboot of the Stephen King novel Cujo, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Opponents argue that moves like these give a green light for corporations to engage in all kinds of chicanery.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for green-light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
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This safe and fast shave permits quick movement around the contours of the neck and jawline, where hairs are captured at multiple angles.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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Notably, the order did not permit employers to use race or gender in hiring decisions.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Leaders who foster self-trust give employees permission to take initiative.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although the Castro regime had given permission for the project to proceed, the government pulled the plug and expelled Ghidini from the country, leaving him able to cobble together only an 11-minute short.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alcantara struck out four and didn’t allow a single walk in 70 pitches, while Senga struck out eight and walked one using 77 pitches.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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All but seven states allow car insurance companies to consider gender when determining premiums and, as recently as 2018, women paid more than men in half of U.S. states.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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Prior authorization has become a pain point for patients and doctors.—
Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and independent studio LD Entertainment are circling domestic rights, though a deal has yet to close.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Skelton said the suspects have yet to be identified.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hours later, the Senate passed the RFK bill by unanimous consent.—
Meagan Flynn,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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Critics argue that replicating distinctive styles without consent infringes on creators' rights, while supporters view it as a tool for creative exploration.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump also said Friday the U.S. would help Myanmar's recovery despite testy relations between the countries, including recent cuts to foreign aid from the U.S. and sanctions on Myanmar's officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Russia wants markets opened back up, as their exports have been hurt by international sanctions.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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