Green Light

Synonyms of green light

• approval
• permission
• go-ahead

Antonyms of green light

• halt
• stop
• red light

Collocations of green light

go ahead

Frequency: 80 %

After getting the green light, he knew it was time to go ahead with the project.

approval

Frequency: 70 %

The green light from the boss meant that the proposal was approved.

permission

Frequency: 65 %

He waited for the green light from his parents before going on the trip.

signal

Frequency: 60 %

The green light at the intersection was a signal for them to proceed.

endorsement

Frequency: 50 %

The green light from the celebrity was seen as an endorsement for the product.

Idiomatic Expressions for green light

• Phrase: wait for the green light
  Meaning: to wait for a signal or indication that it is the right time to proceed with something
  Usage: The team had to wait for the green light from the coach before entering the field.