Meaning of green light in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    green light

    Definitions

    1. a signal to proceed

    Derived terms

  2. 2. permission to proceed with a project or to take action

    Examples

    • « the gave the green light for construction to begin »

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