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.

Examples of the green light in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the food was exquisite, watching the green light blink in the distance was possibly my favorite part. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

If your veterinarian gives your jet-setting pet the green light to fly, the next step is finding an airline whose policies work for you and your furry friend. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

Given the green light, investigators found the DNA profile from the crime scene was a close match to a man named Mark Mitcham. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Last year, the court gave the green light to the government to end Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the green light

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite