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Definitions

green light

NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approval assent blessing clearance consent go ahead permission seal of approval thumbs-up
WEAK
OK agreement dispensation empowerment license nod rubber stamp sanction stamp of approval
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto
WEAK
red light

Example Sentences

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If workers get the green light for a couple of extra days working from home, in all likelihood it would be coming from their immediate managers instead of the company’s top leaders.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

According to Loke, Malaysia’s vessels are getting the green light thanks to Kuala Lumpur’s good diplomatic relations with Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The BBC has spoken to several Ukrainian drone companies who say they have been approached by Gulf states for help, but have not yet been given the green light by the government in Kyiv.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

So “The Faithful” was pitched and a green light was given for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The mallows filtered green light down on him and the first rays of the rising sun shone into his hole and warmed it so that he lay there content and very comfortable.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck