English noun: green light | |||
1. | green light (communication) a signal to proceed | ||
Synonyms | go-ahead | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stoplight, traffic light, traffic signal | ||
2. | green light (communication) permission to proceed with a project or to take action | ||
Samples | The gave the green light for construction to begin. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | permission | ||