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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Listen to this article Loading your audio article The FCC has finally given telecommunications companies the green light to retire the copper landlines that power everything from house phones to security alarm systems.
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Timor Brik, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for The Gateway at Ten Mile for Thursday, July 18, at Meridian City Hall and is expected to decide whether to give the green light.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
In addition to the aborted Monday spacewalk, the federal agency has been aiming to carry out another on July 2 — before giving Boeing’s Starliner capsule the green light to undock from the orbiting laboratory and make its return home.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Today’s alignment between the sun and Mercury gives you the green light!
—USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
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Timor Brik, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for The Gateway at Ten Mile for Thursday, July 18, at Meridian City Hall and is expected to decide whether to give the green light.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
In addition to the aborted Monday spacewalk, the federal agency has been aiming to carry out another on July 2 — before giving Boeing’s Starliner capsule the green light to undock from the orbiting laboratory and make its return home.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Today’s alignment between the sun and Mercury gives you the green light!
—USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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