Greenlight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹiːnlaɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Greenlight is a verb meaning (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To approve; to permit to proceed.
Meaning
(transitive, idiomatic, informal) To approve; to permit to proceed.
More Meanings
- (transitive, slang, idiomatic) To approve or requisition the harming or death of; to put a hit out on.
Example Sentences
The United Kingdom (UK) is reportedly waiting for US approval before greenlighting Ukrainian forces to use UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles for long-range strikes against military targets in Russia.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds hit back at Sunak and said that his failure to greenlight major projects such as Northern Powerhouse Rail showed that government claims of levelling up the country were "not supported by the evidence".
Word Forms
- greenlights
- greenlighting
- greenlighted
- greenlit
- green-light
Synonyms for greenlight
Depending on context, synonyms include allow, approve, permit.
Antonyms for greenlight
Common opposites include redlight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clear, go ahead, graduate, license, permit, authorize.
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