give a green light — to give permission or approval for something to proceed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give permission or approval for something to proceed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ə ɡriːn laɪt/
Korean meaning: 허가하다, 승인하다, 진행 신호를 보내다
Korean pronunciation: 기브 어 **그린** 라이트
Example Sentences
- The CEO gave a green light to working from home in pajamas every Friday.
- After months of negotiations, the city council gave the green light to the new shopping mall.
- My wife gave me the green light to buy a motorcycle, but only after I promised to wear a helmet made of bubble wrap.
give a green light
VERB//ɡɪv ə ɡriːn laɪt//
to give permission or approval for something to proceed
The director nodded to give a green light to the new building project.
Green light shines bright, airplane takes flight!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
교통신호등의 초록불에서 유래된 표현입니다. 1940년대부터 사용되기 시작했으며, 교통신호에서 '진행'을 의미하는 초록불이 일반적인 '허가'나 '승인'의 의미로 확장되어 사용되게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO gave a green light to working from home in pajamas every Friday.”
“After months of negotiations, the city council gave the green light to the new shopping mall.”
“My wife gave me the green light to buy a motorcycle, but only after I promised to wear a helmet made of bubble wrap.”
“The FDA gave the green light to the new vaccine after extensive clinical trials.”
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