give the green light
Give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen
Definition
To give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen
Examples
- They GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT to the project
- We're waiting for them to GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT
- The council GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT for construction
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- approve
- permit
- authorize
Antonyms: