English / idiom
Get the Green Light
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To receive unconditional approval or endorsement to execute an initiative
In context
01
The regional trade agreement got the green light after months of bilateral commercial talks.
02
The automated warehousing project finally got the green light from the board of directors.
Synonyms
be given clearance,receive formal endorsement,get the nod
Antonyms
hit a red light,encounter a roadblock
Collocations
finally get the green light,get the green light for expansion,wait to get the green light