Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
greenlight
verb
/ˈɡriːn.laɪt/
Definition
To give permission or approval to proceed with a project or plan.
Examples
- The committee decided to greenlight the new proposal after extensive discussion.
- After the board meeting, they finally greenlit the project.
- Once the funding was secured, the team received the greenlight to start development.
Meaning
A signal to start or continue an action, often used in a business or project management context.
Synonyms
- Approve
- Authorize
- Permit
- Sanction
- Allow
