yellow lights

Amber traffic signals

Yellow lights are traffic signals indicating the transition between green and red, warning drivers to prepare to stop.

The light turned yellow just as I approached the intersection.

Figuratively, a yellow light signals caution or hesitation rather than full permission: The board gave us a yellow light on the merger—proceed carefully.

Related

bulb · uncertainty · caution · caution tape · transition · intersection · traffic signal · signal · pause · pedestrian · crosswalk · timing · led · stoplight · deliberation · illuminate · incandescent · halogen

Opposites
traffic signal instruction

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Signals indicating permission

red lights · stop signs · all-clear · flashing red · proceed

metaphorical signal meaning

yellow lightsgreen lights

Signals indicating permission

red lights · go-ahead · thumbs up · all clear · full stop

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G