English Explanatory Dictionary

greenlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To approve; to permit to proceed.
  2. To approve or requisition the harming or death of; to put a hit out on.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹiːnlaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-greenlight.wav

Word forms

greenlight greenlights greenlighting greenlighted greenlit green-light

Etymology

From green light.

Synonyms

allow approve give the go-ahead give the green light permit rubber stamp wave through

Antonyms

redlight

Derived words

greenlighter
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