green-lighted
Officially okayed it
Green-lighted is the past tense of green-light, meaning to give approval or permission to proceed.
The metaphor comes from traffic signals: The studio green-lighted the sequel after strong box office returns.
Also spelled greenlit.
Projects, proposals, and initiatives get green-lighted when someone in authority says yes.
Formally approved or penalized
- authorizedGiven official permission
- clearedFound not guilty
- permittedGranted leave to proceed
- grantedGiven or allowed officially
allowed · validated · ratified · certified · endorsed · licensed · accredited · confirmed
Message-conveying cue
- permissionGranted right to act
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- thumbs-upGesture indicating approval
- nodBrief head tilt
blessing · consent · warrant · all-clear · cue · trigger · enable · empower
Move or progress forward
To uphold or sustain
- backingAid or sponsorship
- boostUpward push or increase
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- endorsementFormal expression of support
championing · sponsorship · advocacy · favor · confidence · reassurance · uplift · empowerment
sanctioned
Formally approved or penalized
- authorizedGiven official permission
- clearedFound not guilty
- permittedGranted leave to proceed
granted · allowed · validated · ratified · certified · endorsed · licensed · accredited · confirmed · consented
signal
Message-conveying cue
- permissionGranted right to act
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- thumbs-upGesture indicating approval
nod · blessing · consent · warrant · all-clear · cue · trigger · enable · empower · facilitate
advance
Move or progress forward
launch · begin · start · embark · undertake · initiate · kickoff
support
To uphold or sustain
- backingAid or sponsorship
- boostUpward push or increase
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
endorsement · championing · sponsorship · advocacy · favor · confidence · reassurance · uplift · empowerment · affirmation