Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

greenlit

verb

/ˈɡriːn.lɪt/

Definition

To give permission or approval for a project or venture to proceed.

Examples

The studio greenlit the film after seeing its potential at the pitch meeting.
After months of planning, the team finally received the green light to start development on the app.
The project was greenlit, much to the excitement of the entire production crew.

Meaning

The term ‘greenlit’ is often used in the context of film and television to indicate that a script or project has received the go-ahead to be developed and produced.