green light

noun

Synonyms of green light next

: authority or permission to proceed

green-light

ˈgrēn-ˌlīt

transitive verb

Examples of green light in a Sentence

we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser

Recent Examples on the Web Schlossberg: For whatever reason, these were actors with a level of stardom that Hollywood deemed worthy to get a green light. —

Mara Reinstein, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024 Auroras typically appear as shimmering curtains of green light, but the lights can also take on pink, purple, blue and red hues, depending on the current composition and density of the planet’s atmosphere. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 July 2024 But perhaps more importantly, the natural light that occurs in the morning is shorter wavelengths of blue and green light which is beneficial for sleep but only in the morning. —

Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 July 2024 Streamers rushed to green light new series and films to bring more content to their services. —

Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for green light

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