Pronunciation: /ɡriːnlaɪt/
noun a signal to proceed
A1 The greenlight means go.
A2 I waited for the greenlight before crossing the street.
B1 The project received the greenlight from the board of directors.
B2 The company decided to greenlight the new product after successful market research.
C1 The film studio gave the greenlight to start production on the new blockbuster.
C2 After months of negotiations, the government finally gave the greenlight for the new infrastructure project.
verb to give permission or approval for something to happen
A1 The teacher greenlighted the students to start their project.
A2 The manager greenlighted the new marketing campaign.
B1 The city council greenlighted the construction of a new park.
B2 The board of directors greenlighted the merger between the two companies.
C1 The government greenlighted the development of renewable energy projects.
C2 The committee greenlighted the implementation of new policies.
formal The project was given the greenlight by the board of directors.
informal They finally greenlit the new movie we've been waiting for.
slang I heard they're going to greenlight the proposal at the meeting tomorrow.
figurative After months of hard work, she finally got the greenlight to start her own business.
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