green-light
Signal to proceed
To green-light something is to authorize it to proceed, from the traffic signal meaning go.
Film and television projects get green-lit when studios approve production: The network finally green-lit the series.
The noun is the approval itself: We're waiting on a green-light from corporate.
Formal permission granted
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- permissionGranted right to act
clearance · go-ahead · thumbs-up · blessing · nod · sign-off · okay · ratification
authorization
Formal permission granted
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- consentVoluntary agreement given
permission · clearance · go-ahead · thumbs-up · blessing · nod · sign-off · okay · ratification · validation
go-ahead
Permission to begin
start · embark · advance · kick-off · begin · activate · trigger · enable · unleash · approved
stoplight
Intersection flow controller
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- pedestrianOne traveling afoot
crossing · indicator · beacon · flashing · junction · roadway · semaphore