Greenlight ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Greenlight ( verb )

1. To give permission or authorization for a project or idea to proceed.
2. To give the go-ahead for a project or idea to be put into action.

Origin:

The phrase "green light" is derived from the traffic signal that indicates it is safe to proceed, this phrase has been used in the past to indicate that a project or idea has been authorized to go forward.

Examples:

1. The project was greenlighted by the board of directors.
2. The film was greenlighted for production after the script was approved.
3. The proposal was greenlighted for further research.
4. The idea was greenlighted for development.
5. The company greenlighted the new product launch after market research.

(As a noun)

Greenlight ( noun )

1. To give permission or authorization for a project or idea to proceed.
2. To give the go-ahead for a project or idea to be put into action.

Origin:

The phrase "green light" is derived from the traffic signal that indicates it is safe to proceed, this phrase has been used in the past to indicate that a project or idea has been authorized to go forward.

Examples:

1. The project was greenlighted by the board of directors.
2. The film was greenlighted for production after the script was approved.
3. The proposal was greenlighted for further research.
4. The idea was greenlighted for development.
5. The company greenlighted the new product launch after market research.