English Explanatory Dictionary

redlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deny, reject, or disapprove; to prohibit from proceeding.
  2. To stop or cancel.

Word forms

redlight redlights redlighting redlit redlighted red-light

Etymology

From red light.

Synonyms

deny disapprove forbid give the red light prohibit

Antonyms

greenlight
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