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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of aging and blemishes, respectively, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Red and green lights can be seen twinkling on the trees and eaves of nearby homes, giving every neighborhood a uniquely festive feel.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Even though the shows are computer-controlled, a pilot typically has to be present at all times to carry out technical checks, ensure the flight area is clear and give the final green light.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even before stepping inside, red and green lights illuminate its exterior, while the entrances and parts of its interior are decked out with subtly classy white lights and wreaths.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of aging and blemishes, respectively, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Red and green lights can be seen twinkling on the trees and eaves of nearby homes, giving every neighborhood a uniquely festive feel.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Even though the shows are computer-controlled, a pilot typically has to be present at all times to carry out technical checks, ensure the flight area is clear and give the final green light.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
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The only militia that was permitted to keep its weapons after the civil war (on account of its ongoing fight against the Israeli occupation), Hezbollah today operates as a de facto state within a non-state, deciding Lebanon’s fate in tandem with clerics in Tehran.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Court has neither directed nor permitted this list to be filed under seal.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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One of the problems is that employees will often click through single sign-on and authorization screens, potentially granting permissions to unknown third-party apps, Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, said.Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Journal Sentinel is using Samy's first name because his church community received permission from his family to partially identify him publicly, and River’s first name after it was confirmed with his father, who granted an interview via text message.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, both Finland and Poland passed legislation that allows border officials to turn back asylum seekers at their land borders.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The dream inspired a personal story that allowed her father to live with the filmmaker just a little while longer.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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The child, who had a history of asthma, an elevated body-mass index and Class 2 obesity, was discharged that day with no treatment.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Beyoncé‘s mom, Tina Knowles, has had a busy week flying her matriarch flag.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Another law sponsored by SAG-AFTRA, AB 1836, aims to prevent dead actors’ voices from being exploited by requiring a $10,000 fine for using their voice without consent from their estate.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The new Siri lawsuit alleges that Apple didn’t inform people they were regularly being recorded without consent.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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This has, among other things, entailed a rollback of sanctions on Syria's de facto new power broker.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Georgian Dream officials have repeatedly downplayed the prospect of U.S. sanctions.Nana Sajaia, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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