idiom

give the green light

3Sections

To give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen

Definition

To give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen

Examples

  • They GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT to the project
  • We're waiting for them to GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT
  • The council GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT for construction

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • approve
  • permit
  • authorize

Antonyms:

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