giving the green light
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- permissionGranted right to act
- go-aheadPermission to begin
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
authorization · blessing · nod · signal · proceed · launch · start · okay · sanction · consent · greenlit · endorsed · approved · traffic light · crossing · pass · unleash · release
permission/authorization
giving the green lightvetoing
Formally refusing approval
saying no · rejecting · turning down · forbidding · blocking
action enablement
giving the green lightputting the brakes on
stopping · halting · pulling the plug · throwing up roadblocks · stonewalling
encouragement/support
giving the green lightdiscouraging
Causing loss of confidence
opposing · throwing cold water on · putting the brakes on · shooting down · pouring cold water on