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Give the green light
PronunciationGIV thuh GREEN LYT
Definition
To give formal approval or authorization to start a project, feature, or deployment. It signals that all necessary requirements have been met and the team is cleared to proceed.
Where you hear it
Used in project meetings, status updates, or via email when waiting for a manager or client to approve a plan.
Examples
The manager finally gave the green light to deploy the new feature to production.
We are waiting for the client to give the green light before we start the next phase.
Common mistake
Thinking it means the task is already finished; it only means you have permission to begin working on it or to release it.
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