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green light signal

/ɡriːn laɪt ˈsɪɡnəl/
noun phrase★Intermediate— approval or permission to proceed
informal

A signal or indication that something is approved or allowed to proceed, often used in business, traffic, or project management contexts.

After months of review, the government gave the green light signal for the new infrastructure project.

The government approved the new infrastructure project after a long review.

The traffic light turned green, giving the signal to proceed.

The green light signal indicated it was safe to drive.

💡

The phrase is often used metaphorically to describe approval or permission in various contexts.

Collocations

get a green light signalreceive approvalgive a green light signalapprove or authorize

Synonyms

approvalgo-aheadpermissionclearance

Antonyms

red light signalstop signalrejectiondenial

Related Phrases

red light signalphrase
a signal to stop or halt
yellow light signalphrase
a signal to proceed with caution

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The phrase is often used metaphorically in business and project management, not just for traffic lights.

⚡Gold Rule

Metaphorical Use

The phrase is commonly used to describe approval or permission in various contexts beyond traffic signals.

📖Word Origin

Derived from traffic light signals, where green indicates 'go' or 'proceed.' The metaphorical use extends to business and project management.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in business, project management, and traffic contexts to indicate approval or permission to proceed.

Word Breakdown

green
indicating approval or permission
adjective
+
light
a signal or indicator
noun
+
signal
a sign or indication
noun
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