green-lit
Given the go-ahead
Green-lit is the past tense of green-light, meaning to give approval or authorization to proceed.
The term comes from traffic signals—a green light means go.
Projects, films, and proposals get green-lit when decision-makers approve them: The studio green-lit the sequel after strong opening numbers.
Also spelled greenlit or green-lighted.
Given official permission
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
- clearedFound not guilty
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
endorsed · ratified · permitted · allowed · granted · certified · accredited · okayed
Permission to begin
- thumbs-upGesture indicating approval
- nodBrief head tilt
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- permissionGranted right to act
authorization · all-clear · approval · consent · assent · say-so · blessing · sanction
Provided with money
- financedSupplied money for
- commissionedFormally assigned a task
- optionedAcquired future rights
- fast-trackedAccelerated through a process
slated · scheduled · bankrolled · budgeted · greenlighted · pre-production · ordered · renewed
authorized
Given official permission
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
- clearedFound not guilty
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
confirmed · endorsed · ratified · permitted · allowed · granted · certified · accredited · okayed · rubber-stamped
go-ahead
Permission to begin
permission · authorization · all-clear · approval · consent · assent · say-so · blessing · sanction · leave
funded
Provided with money
- financedSupplied money for
- commissionedFormally assigned a task
- optionedAcquired future rights
fast-tracked · slated · scheduled · bankrolled · budgeted · greenlighted · pre-production · ordered · renewed