1. to give official approval or permission to proceed with a project or plan
Usage: informal; often used in business and entertainment contexts

1. official approval or permission to proceed
Usage: informal

Examples

• The studio greenlighted the new film after the successful pitch.
• We received the greenlight to start construction next month.
• The board greenlighted the budget proposal without major changes.
• Once we get the greenlight from management, we can launch the campaign.
• The company greenlighted three new product lines for development.
• We're waiting for the greenlight before we announce the merger.