greenlight

Meanings

• verb

  1. To give approval or permission for an action or project to proceed.

  - "The project was given the greenlight by the board of directors."
  - "The new product will be greenlighted next month."

• verb

  2. (Cinema) A signal given by a director to begin filming.

  - "The director gave the greenlight for the scene to begin."
  - "The actors were ready to receive their greenlight."

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Antonyms

redlight

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Synonyms

allow , approve , give , go-ahead , permit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greenlight
beamlight , dreamlight , seagreen light

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Variants

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green light , green lights , green-light , green-lighted , green-lighting , green-lights , the green light

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Etymology

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Originally from the traffic signal where a green light indicates go or proceed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'greenlight' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century with the introduction of traffic signals.

2. The term 'greenlight' is often used in business and project management to describe the approval or go-ahead for a project or idea.

3. In the film industry, the term 'greenlight' is used to describe the official approval given by a studio to begin production on a film.

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Related Concepts

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1. traffic signal: A device used to indicate to drivers whether they may proceed with caution, prepare to stop, or go.

2. go-ahead: Permission or approval to proceed with an action or project.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'greenlight' is often used to describe the approval or go-ahead for a project or idea.

How to Memorize "greenlight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green traffic light, with the word 'Go' written on it.
   - Visualize the green light turning on, signaling that it's time to proceed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color green with the idea of go or proceed.
   - Remember that greenlight means approval or permission.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Green = Go
   - Greenlight = Permission to proceed

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