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green light signal
/ɡriːn laɪt ˈsɪɡnəl/
approval or permission to proceed
The project received a green light signal from the board.
The board approved the project to move forward.
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
Related Phrases
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
adjectivelight
a signal or indicator
nounsignal
a sign or indication
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