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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The 28-year-old has had the green light to leave since last summer, and has played just 45 minutes this season. —

Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 But the training session ends in success, as Marlo sits, gives the paw, , lies down—and then waits until he's given the green light before gobbling up his treat. —

Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 For example, on Friday a military deportation flight did not take off because Mexico refused to give the green light for it to land. —

Laura Strickler, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025 Blue Bell is giving the green light to indulge in dessert — for breakfast. —

Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the green light

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