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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Virginia’s supreme court Friday gave the green light to a planned referendum on a Democratic redistricting map that aims to flip four Republican congressional seats, although the justices are still hearing arguments about whether the plan would be legal.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Once that crossover executes, the entry signal will be complete, giving us the green light to take the trade.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, the Miami Beach City Commission gave City Manager Eric Carpenter the green light to ease measures related to beach closures and strict parking limitations.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After getting the green light from the legislature, Lamont called for spending nearly $168 million for health insurance, food, and other needs.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Once that crossover executes, the entry signal will be complete, giving us the green light to take the trade.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, the Miami Beach City Commission gave City Manager Eric Carpenter the green light to ease measures related to beach closures and strict parking limitations.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After getting the green light from the legislature, Lamont called for spending nearly $168 million for health insurance, food, and other needs.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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